Lenora J. Volk

Peripheral B cell populations tune spontaneous neuronal activity in the uninjured hippocampus after stroke

This study shows that B cells modulate hippocampal neuronal activity after stroke, with effects dependent on age, sex, and injury status.

PICK1 links KIBRA and AMPA receptors in coiled-coil-driven supramolecular complexes

This study identifies PICK1 as a bridge between KIBRA and AMPA receptors, revealing structural mechanisms of their coiled-coil-driven supramolecular complex formation.

Modulation of GABAAreceptor trafficking by WWC2 reveals class-specific mechanisms of synapse regulation by WWC family proteins

This study shows WWC2 regulates GABAAR trafficking at inhibitory synapses, distinct from its homolog KIBRA's role at excitatory synapses.

Experience alters hippocampal and cortical network communication via a KIBRA-dependent mechanism

The paper investigates how experience modifies hippocampal and cortical network communication through a KIBRA-dependent mechanism in mice.

A novel, lightweight drive implant for chronic tetrode recordings in juvenile mice

The paper introduces a lightweight micro-drive implant for chronic electrophysiological recordings in juvenile mice, enabling simultaneous recordings from up to sixteen brain regions during critical developmental stages.

KIBRA Regulates AMPA Receptor Expression, Synaptic Plasticity, and Memory in an Age-Dependent Manner

This study shows that KIBRA is essential for adult hippocampal synaptic plasticity and memory, but not in juvenile neurons, by regulating AMPA receptor expression and long-term potentiation.

Bidirectional synaptic changes in deep and superficial hippocampal neurons following in vivo activity

The paper investigates synaptic changes in hippocampal neurons after in vivo activity, finding bidirectional modifications in deep and superficial layers.

The immediate early gene Arc is not required for hippocampal long-term potentiation.

This study investigates the role of the Arc gene in hippocampal long-term potentiation and finds that Arc is not required for LTP maintenance, suggesting alternative mechanisms for memory storage.