Varoth Lilascharoen

Striatal Direct Pathway Targets Npas1+ Pallidal Neurons

This study identifies that direct-pathway striatal projection neurons (dSPNs) target Npas1+ neurons in the external globus pallidus (GPe) and show that this projection suppresses movement, contributing to Parkinson's disease hypokinesia.

Divergent pallidal pathways underlying distinct Parkinsonian behavioral deficits

The paper identifies two distinct GPe-PV neuron pathways in mice and shows they contribute to different Parkinsonian symptoms through differential electrophysiological responses to dopamine depletion.

Brainstem control of urethral sphincter relaxation and scent marking behavior

The paper identifies a subset of brainstem neurons that control urethral sphincter relaxation and scent marking behavior in mice.