Amy Courtney

This paper describes a protocol for calcium imaging in Octopus vulgaris brain slices to study single-cell responses to neurotransmitters.

The paper characterizes the structural and neuronal organization of venom glands in cephalopods and identifies molecular mechanisms regulating venom release.

The paper identifies novel dopamine and acetylcholine ionotropic receptors in the octopus visual system, revealing distinct neurochemical mechanisms compared to mammals.

The paper identifies new inhibitory acetylcholine-gated ion channels in C. elegans with diverse ligand binding properties and reveals neurons expressing both excitatory and inhibitory channels.

This study characterizes the geometric variance in the epithelial nerve net of Pleurobrachia pileus, revealing both conserved and variable structural features across body regions and sizes.

This study establishes a long-term laboratory husbandry system for Pleurobrachia pileus and characterizes its behavioral patterns over time in a controlled environment.

The Flexiscope is a low-cost, flexible, and modular microscope system that supports multiple configurations and functions, offering cost savings and adaptability for neurobiology research.