R. Yuste

From neuron to muscle to movement: a complete biomechanical model of Hydra contractile behaviors

The paper builds a biomechanical model of Hydra that links neural activity to muscle behavior and movement, reproducing key behaviors and explaining experimental observations.

Extreme stiffness of neuronal synapses and implications for synaptic adhesion and plasticity

This study measures synaptic stiffness using a combined microscopy platform and finds it to be extremely high, correlated with spine size, and potentially regulated by neural circuit processes.

Cellular multifunctionality in the muscle activity of Hydra vulgaris

This study uses calcium imaging to show Hydra vulgaris's epitheliomuscular system uses multifunctional cells to generate diverse contraction patterns through coordinated activation of endodermal and ectodermal tissues.

Electrodiffusion model of synaptic potentials in dendritic spines

The paper models ion concentration dynamics in dendritic spines using electrodiffusion equations and finds that passive diffusion, spine geometry, and spine-neck resistance shape synaptic potentials.