Greg S. B. Suh

This study shows that gut-initiated α-synucleinopathy spreads via the splanchnic-spinal pathway, not just the vagus nerve, and identifies spinal pathology in human Parkinson's disease.

This study identifies Drosophila Piezo as a mechanosensory receptor that controls meal size by detecting gut distension, with Piezo neuron activation reducing appetite and knockout increasing food intake.

The paper shows that PVN CRF neurons respond rapidly to aversive and appetitive stimuli in mice, suggesting their role in sensory detection and neuroendocrine regulation.