Yajun Zhang

The paper investigates the spatial and temporal origins of interneuron subtypes in the caudal ganglionic eminence (CGE) and shows that specific subtypes arise from distinct CGE subdomains with stable spatial biases over time.

This study identifies Grin1 as a key regulator of subtype-specific gene expression in MGE-derived interneurons, linking NMDAR signaling to neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia.

The paper uses single nucleus RNA sequencing to identify diverse cholinergic neuron types in the adult mouse spinal cord, revealing distinct transcriptomic classes of visceral and skeletal motor neurons.

The paper examines LIS1 mutation effects on PV+INTs in mouse hippocampus, identifying a non-canonical intermediate spiking subset linked to seizures.

The paper develops and optimizes GRABDA fluorescent sensors to monitor dopaminergic activity with high sensitivity and resolution in vivo.

The paper identifies a circadian pathway in Drosophila where morning and evening oscillators drive pre-motor centers via specific dopaminergic neurons, resulting in a two-peak locomotor activity pattern.