Genetic disruption of system xc-mediated glutamate release from astrocytes increases negative-outcome behaviors while preserving basic brain function in rat

EM Hess, SN Kassel, G Simandl… - Journal of …, 2023 - Soc Neuroscience
The importance of neuronal glutamate to synaptic transmission throughout the brain
illustrates the immense therapeutic potential and safety risks of targeting this system …

Shorebirds' Longer Migratory Distances Are Associated With Larger ADCYAP1 Microsatellites and Greater Morphological Complexity of Hippocampal Astrocytes

D de Almeida Miranda, J Araripe… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
For the epic journey of autumn migration, long-distance migratory birds use innate and
learned information and follow strict schedules imposed by genetic and epigenetic …

Plasticity in the hippocampal formation of shorebirds during the wintering period: Stereological analysis of parvalbumin neurons in Actitis macularius

LCF Guerreiro, EP Henrique, JB da Silva Rosa… - Learning & …, 2021 - Springer
The number of parvalbumin neurons can be modified by social, multisensory, and cognitive
stimuli in both mammals and birds, but nothing is known about their plasticity in long …