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JNP Micro Podcasts: Impact of glucagon-like peptide-1...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2025/01/31

In this episode, coauthor Arun V. Krishnan highlights the article titled "Impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on axonal function in diabetic peripheral neuropathy." Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is known to be relentlessly progressive and irreversible. Prospective studies in 24 participants with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) demonstrated improvements in clinical neuropathy scores, nerve conduction studies, and

07:05

JNP Micro Podcasts: Uncovering Balance Control from...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2025/01/31

Join coauthors Rika Dimitrova and Kaymie Shiozawa in this podcast where they dive deep into their research on human balance control. In this episode, they explore the insights of three papers: "Frequency-domain patterns in foot-force line-of-action: an emergent property of standing balance control," "Human foot force suggests different balance control between younger and older adults," and "Human foot force informs balance control strategies when standing on a narrow beam." Their work uncovers a

05:42

JNP Micro Podcasts: Exploring Amiloride's Impact on...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2025/01/09

In this episode of the Journal of Neurophysiology's Podcast Series, coauthor Igor A. Fernandes discusses the research titled "Does a Single Oral Administration of Amiloride Affect Spontaneous Arterial Baroreflex Sensitivity and Blood Pressure Variability in Healthy Young Adults?" This study builds on preclinical models that suggest amiloride (AMD), a nonselective antagonist of acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs), may impair baroreflex sensitivity and disrupt blood pressure regulation. Igor explains

07:21

JNP Micro Podcasts: Enhancing Balance: How Ballet...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2025/01/09

In this episode of the Journal of Neurophysiology's Podcast Series, coauthor Caroline Simpkins discusses the research titled "Ballet Practice Improves Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Responses to an Unexpected Standing-Slip in Older Adults." This study is the first to examine how older ballet dancers respond to an unexpected external slip while standing. Caroline shares fascinating findings that reveal how older ballet dancers have a reduced fall risk compared to their nondancer peers. This improved

06:26

JNP Micro Podcasts: Reflex interactions on action...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2025/01/09

In this episode of the Journal of Neurophysiology's Podcast Series, coauthor Natasha G. Boyes delves into her recently published research, "Interaction of Simultaneous Hypoxia and Baroreflex Loading on Control of Sympathetic Action Potential Subpopulations." This study explores the complex interaction between baroreflex loading and peripheral chemoreflex activation in regulating the sympathetic nervous system. Dr. Boyes explains how chemoreflex activation buffers baroreflex-induced reductions in

09:21

JNP Micro Podcasts: Bidirectional Generative...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/11/25

In this episode, coauthors Andriy S. Kozlov, Johnny Reilly, and John D. Goodwin discuss their recently published research titled "Bidirectional Generative Adversarial Representation Learning for Natural Stimulus Synthesis." The authors introduce a groundbreaking artificial neural network that generates animal vocalization waveforms and interpolates between them to create new, realistic vocalizations. The team shares how their synthetic stimuli drive auditory cortical neurons in mice just as

07:16

JNP Micro Podcasts: Locomotor Learning in Chronic...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/11/25

In this episode, coauthor Jonathan M. Wood provides an in-depth overview of the recently published research titled "Explicit and Implicit Locomotor Learning in Individuals with Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke." The study explores how motor learning, which involves both implicit and explicit processes, is affected in individuals with chronic hemiparetic stroke. These two types of learning, which typically work together in daily life and rehabilitation, may be disrupted after a stroke. Using a

05:27

JNP Micro Podcasts: Saccadic Suppression of Color and...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/11/25

In this JNP MicroPodcast, Yuan Zhang highlights the recently published research titled "The Execution of Saccadic Eye Movements Suppresses Visual Processing of Both Color and Luminance in the Early Visual Cortex of Humans." The study reveals how saccadic eye movements—rapid shifts in eye position—suppress the processing of both luminance and chromatic stimuli in the early visual cortex. Yuan breaks down how the research uses a contrast response model to show that saccades reduce response gain,

10:07

JNP Micro Podcasts: Electroacupuncture and heart...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/11/01

In this episode of the JNP Micro Podcast series, coauthor Yiwei D. Gong sheds light on their Editorial Focus regarding the research titled "Dorsomedial Hypothalamus-Raphe Pallidus-Cardiac Sympathetic Pathway Mediates Electroacupuncture Intervention of Stress-Induced Tachycardia" by Wang et al. This important study addresses the management of chronic stress—an area with significant treatment gaps that can contribute to tachycardia. Yiwei discusses how lifestyle therapies like meditation, physical

08:47

JNP Micro Podcasts: Working memory constraints for...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/10/14

Join coauthor Carlos A. Velázquez-Vargas in this insightful episode as he delves into the research titled "Working Memory Constraints for Visuomotor Retrieval Strategies." Discover how humans adapt to feedback perturbations in various visuomotor rotation tasks by tapping into their working memory for successful solutions. Carlos explains the use of a Bayesian latent-mixture model to uncover the impact of guessing and low-precision memories on performance as the number of memorized solutions

10:06

JNP Micro Podcasts: Striatopallidal synaptic currents

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/09/27

In this episode, coauthor James A. Jones dives into the study titled "Comparison of unitary synaptic currents generated by indirect and direct pathway neurons of the mouse striatum." This research is notable as it’s the first to examine synaptic currents from single identified direct and indirect pathway striatal neurons targeting individual globus pallidus externus (GPe) neurons.Jones highlights how each GPe neuron integrates inputs from both pathways, revealing that while most striatal neurons

06:07

JNP Micro Podcasts: Beadex is required in Neurons

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/09/20

In this podcast coauthor Kripa Chitre discusses the recently published article titled "Beadex, the Drosophila LIM only protein, is required for the growth of the larval neuromuscular junction." A novel role for Beadex (Bx) regulates the larval neuromuscular junction (NMJ) structure and function in a tissue-specific manner. Bx is expressed in a subset of Toll-6-expressing neurons and is involved in regulating synaptic span and physiology, possibly through its negative interaction with Highwire

05:10

JNP Micro Podcasts: Rejuvenating silicon probes for...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/09/13

In this podcast, coauthor Alden Shoup dives into the methods and resources outlined in their paper "Rejuvenating silicon probes for acute neurophysiology." Discover how they are tackling the issue of degraded probe performance and providing a solution to extend their lifespan.Article Citation: Rejuvenating silicon probes for acute neurophysiology Alden M. Shoup, Natasha Porwal, Mohammad Amin Fakharian, Paul Hage, Simon P. Orozco, and Reza Shadmehr Journal of

07:22

JNP Micro Podcasts: The Multisensory and...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/09/06

In this podcast, author Hellen Kyler delves into her mini-review article on the multisensory and multidimensional nature of object representation. Explore the fascinating findings from fMRI experiments and the impact of 2-D vs. 3-D objects on neural activation and behavior.Article Citation: The multisensory and multidimensional nature of object representation Hellen Kyler Journal of Neurophysiology 2024 132:1, 130-133

06:36

JNP Micro Podcast: Onion Skin or AHP firing scheme?

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/08/23

In this podcast, coauthor Mohamed H. Mousa highlights the newly published research titled "Onion skin is not a universal firing pattern for spinal motoneurons: simulation study." The study reports two contrasting schemes, namely the "onion skin" and the "AHP" regarding the relationship between MUs firing rates and recruitment order. Previous studies have examined these schemes phenomenologically, imposing one scheme on the firing-recruitment relationship. Here, the authors employed a high-fidelity

09:55

JNP Micro Podcast: Switching Neuron Contributions to...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/05/23

In this episode, coauthor Savanna-Rae H. Fahoum dives into her recent research, shedding light on "Switching Neuron Contributions to Second Network Activity" and "Neuropeptide Modulation of Bidirectional Internetwork Synapses." Collaborating with Dawn M. Blitz, they utilize rhythmic neuronal networks in crabs as a model to explore the complex interactions between these networks and neurons capable of switching their network participation. Their findings reveal that when a neuron transitions into

04:48

JNP Micro Podcast: Pontine Reticular Nuclei Scales...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/04/26

In this episode, Justin W. Andrushko discusses the recently published research titled "Activity in the pontine reticular nuclei scales with handgrip force in humans." In this study, the authors used a task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) paradigm to show that activity in the pontine reticular nuclei scales linearly with increasing force during a handgrip task. These findings directly support recently proposed hypotheses that the reticulospinal tract may play an important role in

09:52

JNP Micro Podcasts: Inhibitory Synaptic Transmission...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/03/11

In this episode of JNP's micro podcasts, Jessica R. Whitaker-Fornek of the University of Michigan Medical School discusses the recently published research titled "Inhibitory synaptic transmission is impaired in the Kölliker-Fuse of male, but not female, Rett syndrome mice." NEW & NOTEWORTHY Kölliker-Fuse (KF) neurons in acute brain slices from male Rett syndrome (RTT) mice receive reduced inhibitory synaptic inputs compared with wild-type littermates. In female RTT mice, inhibitory transmission

05:40

JNP Micro Podcasts: Game-based Rotational...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/02/09

In this episode Mark F. Walker of Case Western Reserve University, discusses the recently published research titled "Short-term learning of the vestibulo-ocular reflex induced by a custom interactive computer game."NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of a customized computer game to induce motor learning in the high-frequency rotational vestibulo-ocular reflex. It provides a physiological basis for the deployment of this technology to clinical vestibular

09:19

JNP Micro Podcasts: Visual Strategy and...

Journal of Neurophysiology ·

2024/02/02

In this podcast Brittany Heintz Walters of Seattle University discusses the recently published research titled "Visual feedback and declines in attention are associated with altered visual strategy during a force-steadiness task in older adults." NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study contributes novel findings of age-related changes in visual strategy and associations with attentional deficits during hand motor tasks. Older adults used fewer saccades than young adults and with higher versus lower gain

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