Julia Morud

Intracellular Regulation of a Serotonin-Gated Ion Channel Links Receptor Trafficking to Memory

The paper identifies an intracellular motif in the serotonin-gated ion channel LGC-50 that links receptor trafficking to memory stability in C. elegans.

The copine protein NRA-1 regulates activity-dependent cholinergic signalling and sensory integration in C. elegans

This study identifies NRA-1 as an activity-dependent regulator of cholinergic signalling and sensory integration in C. elegans, showing it modulates receptor gating and behaviour.

A Novel and Functionally Diverse Class of Acetylcholine-gated Ion Channels

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.

Neuronally Produced Betaine Acts via a Novel Ligand Gated Ion Channel to Control Behavioural States

The paper identifies betaine's role in C. elegans behavior through a newly characterized ligand-gated ion channel, LGC-41, produced by specific neurons.

Deorphanisation of novel biogenic amine-gated ion channels identifies a new serotonin receptor for learning

The paper identifies a novel serotonin-gated ion channel, LGC-50, essential for aversive olfactory learning in C. elegans.