Publications

  1. Organization, Function, and Development of the Mouse Retinogeniculate Synapse. Annu Rev Vis Sci. 2020 09 15; 6:261-285. View Abstract
  2. Cortical Feedback Regulates Feedforward Retinogeniculate Refinement. Neuron. 2016 Sep 07; 91(5):1021-1033. View Abstract
  3. Untangling the Web between Eye and Brain. Cell. 2016 Mar 24; 165(1):20-21. View Abstract
  4. A Mouse Model of X-linked Intellectual Disability Associated with Impaired Removal of Histone Methylation. Cell Rep. 2016 Feb 09; 14(5):1000-1009. View Abstract
  5. Restoration of Visual Function by Enhancing Conduction in Regenerated Axons. Cell. 2016 Jan 14; 164(1-2):219-232. View Abstract
  6. Refinement of the retinogeniculate synapse by bouton clustering. Neuron. 2014 Oct 22; 84(2):332-9. View Abstract
  7. Prolonged synaptic currents increase relay neuron firing at the developing retinogeniculate synapse. J Neurophysiol. 2014 Oct 01; 112(7):1714-28. View Abstract
  8. A role for stargazin in experience-dependent plasticity. Cell Rep. 2014 Jun 12; 7(5):1614-1625. View Abstract
  9. Changes in input strength and number are driven by distinct mechanisms at the retinogeniculate synapse. J Neurophysiol. 2014 Aug 15; 112(4):942-50. View Abstract
  10. Astrocytes mediate synapse elimination through MEGF10 and MERTK pathways. Nature. 2013 Dec 19; 504(7480):394-400. View Abstract
  11. Visual acuity development and plasticity in the absence of sensory experience. J Neurosci. 2013 Nov 06; 33(45):17789-96. View Abstract
  12. Metabotropic glutamate receptors and glutamate transporters shape transmission at the developing retinogeniculate synapse. J Neurophysiol. 2013 Jan; 109(1):113-23. View Abstract
  13. Experience-dependent retinogeniculate synapse remodeling is abnormal in MeCP2-deficient mice. Neuron. 2011 Apr 14; 70(1):35-42. View Abstract
  14. Wiring and rewiring of the retinogeniculate synapse. Curr Opin Neurobiol. 2011 Apr; 21(2):228-37. View Abstract
  15. Vision triggers an experience-dependent sensitive period at the retinogeniculate synapse. J Neurosci. 2008 Apr 30; 28(18):4807-17. View Abstract
  16. Different roles for AMPA and NMDA receptors in transmission at the immature retinogeniculate synapse. J Neurophysiol. 2008 Feb; 99(2):629-43. View Abstract
  17. Critical periods in the visual system: changing views for a model of experience-dependent plasticity. Neuron. 2007 Oct 25; 56(2):312-26. View Abstract
  18. An RNAi-based approach identifies molecules required for glutamatergic and GABAergic synapse development. Neuron. 2007 Jan 18; 53(2):217-32. View Abstract
  19. Distinct roles for spontaneous and visual activity in remodeling of the retinogeniculate synapse. Neuron. 2006 Oct 19; 52(2):281-91. View Abstract
  20. Activity-dependent regulation of MEF2 transcription factors suppresses excitatory synapse number. Science. 2006 Feb 17; 311(5763):1008-12. View Abstract
  21. Frequency-dependent modulation of retinogeniculate transmission by serotonin. J Neurosci. 2004 Dec 01; 24(48):10950-62. View Abstract
  22. Presynaptic modulation of the retinogeniculate synapse. J Neurosci. 2003 Apr 15; 23(8):3130-5. View Abstract
  23. Contributions of receptor desensitization and saturation to plasticity at the retinogeniculate synapse. Neuron. 2002 Feb 28; 33(5):779-88. View Abstract
  24. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor modulates cerebellar plasticity and synaptic ultrastructure. J Neurosci. 2002 Feb 15; 22(4):1316-27. View Abstract

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