The human gastrointestinal tract is populated with a diverse microbial community. The vast
genetic and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome underpins its ubiquity in nearly every …

Social animals, including rodents, primates, and humans, partake in competition for finite
resources, thereby establishing social hierarchies wherein an individual's social standing …

Reactive astrocytes are associated with neuroinflammation and cognitive decline in diverse
neuropathologies; however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. We used optogenetic …

Astrocytes are a ubiquitous and enigmatic type of non-neuronal cell and are found in the
brain of all vertebrates. While traditionally viewed as being supportive of neurons, it is …

Individuals' continuous success in competitive interactions with conspecifics strongly affects
their social hierarchy. Medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is the key brain region mediating both …

Astrocytes are a highly expressed and highly enigmatic cell-type in the mammalian brain.
Traditionally viewed as a mediator of basic physiological sustenance, it is increasingly …

In most social species, the attainment of social dominance is strongly affected by personality
traits. Dominant individuals show better cognitive abilities, however, whether an individual's …

Network dynamics are crucial for action and sensation. Changes in synaptic physiology lead
to the reorganization of local microcircuits. Consequently, the functional state of the network …

Background Repeated sevoflurane exposures in neonatal rats may lead to neuronal
apoptosis affecting long-term cognitive function, the mechanism is unknown. Neuroligin1 …

Accepted: 28 September 2023© Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences 2023 of the genetically encoded Ca2+-indicator …