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Zihao Li

University of PennsylvaniaORCID 0000-0003-4304-8322Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Neuroscience· 2 Genetics· 1 Pharmacology & Toxicology· 1

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Organism:C. elegans· 4 Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Approach:deep learning· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Assay:imaging· 1

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Christopher M. Fang-YeniD· 3 shared Anthony D. FouadiD· 2 shared Hongfei JiiD· 2 shared Alice LiuiD· 1 shared Amanda O. ShaveriD· 1 shared Andrew RubaiD· 1 shared Ariel Shi· 1 shared Bowen YaoiD· 1 shared

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GeneticsG3 Genes Genomes GeneticsPeer-reviewedSep 28, 2026

An automated genetic screen identifies modulators of stress-induced sleep in Caenorhabditis elegans

Zihao Li, Helya Honarpisheh, Sreekar Kutagulla…·Christopher M. Fang-Yen

The paper identifies genes modulating stress-induced sleep in C. elegans using automated screening and genetic association analysis.

DOI 10.1093/g3journal/jkag266

C. elegansstatistical model

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Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxivPreprintJul 17, 2026

Multiscale learning and topological analysis across complex postures enable robust nematode size quantification in pharmacological assays

Zihao Li, Amanda O. Shaver, Michael E.G. Sauria…·Erik C. Andersen

NemaSize is an AI pipeline that accurately measures nematode body size across complex postures, outperforming CellProfiler in curved and overlapping animals.

DOI 10.64898/2026.07.12.738008

C. elegansimaging

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NeurosciencebioRxivPreprintOct 14, 2022

A proprioceptive feedback circuit controls Caenorhabditis elegans locomotor amplitude through dopamine signaling

Hongfei Ji, Anthony D. Fouad, Zihao Li…·Christopher M. Fang-Yen

The paper identifies a proprioceptive feedback circuit in C. elegans that adjusts locomotor amplitude via dopamine and neuropeptide signaling.

1 citation

C. elegansexperimental assay

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NeuroscienceeLifePeer-reviewedSep 27, 2021

Phase response analyses support a relaxation oscillator model of locomotor rhythm generation in Caenorhabditis elegans

Hongfei Ji, Anthony D. Fouad, Shelly Teng…·Christopher M. Fang-Yen

The paper uses phase response analysis to support a relaxation oscillator model explaining C. elegans locomotor rhythm generation.

22 citations

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