Dezhe Z. Jin

The paper examines temperature robustness in the HVC network of zebra finches, finding that burst propagation dynamics exhibit a Q10 similar to song production, due to axonal delays and enhanced synaptic efficacy.

This study uses statistical tests to infer partially observable Markov models of syllable transitions in Bengalese finch songs, showing that auditory feedback is crucial for context-dependent transitions.

The paper identifies Kv3.1 as a key channel enabling ultranarrow spikes in songbird RAPNs, analogous to Betz cells in primates, supporting precise motor control.

The paper models how new neurons form a local neural circuit for precise timing in songbird HVC through self-organized recruitment and synaptic plasticity.

The paper shows that long axonal conduction delays in HVC neurons are necessary for precise millisecond timing of neural sequences during song production.

ShuTu is a software tool that enables efficient and accurate reconstruction of dendritic morphology from bright-field microscopy images through automated identification and manual correction.