Ezequiel Mendoza

This study knocks down STEP in Area X of juvenile zebra finches during song learning and finds it does not impair song learning, unlike other genes, and improves song rhythmicity.

This study examines SETBP1 expression and regulation in zebra finch brain regions associated with singing, finding higher expression in solo singing and a regulatory role on FoxP2.

This study shows that reducing inhibition in a premotor area of adult zebra finches can restore vocal plasticity and allow new syllables to be added to their song after the critical period.