Kōji Matsuda

This study examines how Purkinje cell populations in zebrafish larvae develop coordinated activity through visual stimulation and early retina-dependent signals.

The paper uses CaMPARI-seq to identify neuronal subtypes in the zebrafish pretectum involved in distinguishing optic flow patterns for different behaviors.

This study uses chemogenetic tools to investigate the role of Purkinje cells in postural control of larval zebrafish, showing their impact on pitch-axis posture and fin-body coordination.

The paper demonstrates the use of microbial rhodopsins and adenylyl cyclases to control second messengers in zebrafish neurons and cardiomyocytes, revealing their roles in locomotion and cardiac function.

The paper develops optogenetic tools using animal G protein-coupled bistable rhodopsins to control Gq and Gi/o signaling in neurons and cardiomyocytes, showing their utility in vivo.