Reesha R. Patel

The paper identifies the amygdalostriatal transition zone (ASt) as a critical structure for encoding sustained cue responses that guide defensive behaviors.

This study identifies a BLA-mPFC neural pathway through which social isolation increases alcohol drinking in male mice by altering prefrontal cortex activity.

This study shows social exclusion increases physical pain responses through insular neuromodulation in mice, with opposing endocannabinoid and oxytocin signaling.

The paper predicts stress-induced anhedonia by analyzing cortical dynamics and facial expressions in mice, showing that mPFC valence encoding and behavior can predict susceptibility.

This study investigates the effects of inhibiting specific voltage-gated sodium channel isoforms on epileptiform activity in mouse cortical slices, finding that Nav1.6 inhibition is more effective than Nav1.1 inhibition.

This study shows that extended oxycodone self-administration in rats leads to escalated drug use and dysregulation of KOR-mediated GABAergic signaling in the CeA, with distinct neuroadaptive effects compared to other drugs.