New submitted paper on the role of D1- and D2-SPNs in social interaction is now in BioRxi
Our study reports the key role played by NAc D1R/D2R-SPN balance of activity in controlling social behavior and evidences the promises of pharmacological compounds developed to repress D2R. https://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.11.28.518147v1
New submitted paper on a new epigenetic mechanism in drug addiction is now in bioRxiv
We have identified a novel cocaine-induced epigenetic mechanism in the thalamus relevant to cocaine use disorders in humans. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.11.16.516716v1
Welcome aboard Aleksandra, Antonieta, Fares and Sébastien!
Welcome! to Aleksandra, Antonieta, the new PhD students in the lab. And also, Fares and Sébastien, the new postdoctoral fellows.
A lipid transfer protein ensures nematode cuticular impermeability
At the origin of many discoveries, the nematode C. elegans has forged a solid reputation as a genetic model organism. Its use as a pharmacological model is however limited: its cuticle is impermeable to chemicals, toxins and pathogens. Increased permeability is therefore a desirable phenotype as it would facilitate chemical absorption. We identified a mutant […]
New submitted paper on motor encoding in the striatum is now in bioRxiv
Our work highlights a complementary encoding of behaviors in the two striatal pathways that supports an updated model, reconciling previous conflicting conclusions on motor encoding in the striatum. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.06.20.496781
Congratulations to Alban de Kerchove d’Exaerde for the awarded WELBIO+CDR+EQP+PDR FNRS research grants!
Congratulations to Alban de Kerchove d’Exaerde for the awarded WELBIO+CDR+EQP+PDR FNRS research grants!
New paper release highlighting an unexpected paradoxical motor inhibition by dopamine in the striatum
Unexpected inhibition of motor function by dopamine activation of D1/D2 co-expressing striatal neurons. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.05.487163 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.04.05.487163v1
Welcome aboard Teresa and Miguel!!
Welcome to Teresa and Miguel, the new PhD students in the lab, and congratulations for the the awarded FRIA doctoral grant!!
Congratulations to Patricia Bonnavion & Serge Schiffmann for the awarded MIS & PDRFNRS research grants!
Congratulations to Patricia Bonnavion & Serge Schiffmann for the awarded MIS & PDR FNRS research grants! We are hiring
Congratulations to Katerina & Lars for their PhD diploma! Best wishes!
Congratulations to Katerina & Lars for their PhD diploma! Best wishes!
