Arne Battefeld

This study identifies Dvl2 as a novel component of the axon initial segment (AIS) and reveals its role in AIS assembly through MTCL1-dependent microtubule recruitment.

The paper uses genetically encoded voltage indicators to show that myelin depolarizes during neuronal activity, mediated by potassium channels, supporting axonal firing precision.

This study shows that NRM serotonergic neurons bidirectionally control spinal nociception through different 5-HT receptors, with 5-HT2c mediating analgesia and 5-HT3 causing hyperalgesia.

This study evaluates the PenkCre mouse line as a tool to label and study embryonically-born dentate granule neurons in young mice.

The paper investigates the interaction between mature oligodendrocytes and blood vessels in the mouse brain, finding that ~17% of oligodendrocytes are in contact with capillaries and suggesting a role in vascular microenvironment.

This study shows that oligodendrocytes contribute to sustained stimulus perception in complex auditory tasks, beyond their role in increasing axonal conduction velocity.