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Publications emerging from the Track 1 West Virginia Network for Functional Neuroscience and Transcriptomics highlight groundbreaking research at the intersection of brain function and gene expression.

These studies, produced by researchers across West Virginia institutions, delve into critical areas such as neural activity, molecular mechanisms, and the genetic underpinnings of neurological disorders. The research not only contributes to the broader scientific understanding of neuroscience but also elevates West Virginia’s role in this vital field. By fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary innovation, these publications are shaping new approaches to diagnosing, treating, and understanding neurological conditions, while also advancing the careers of young researchers involved in the network.

  1. Hageter, John et al. “Protocol for controlling visual experience during zebrafish development and modulation of motor behavior.”  STAR protocols vol. 4,4 (2023): 102636. doi:10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102636

  2. Starkey, Jacob et al. “Glial regulation of critical period plasticity.” Frontiers in cellular neuroscience vol. 17 1247335. 16 Nov. 2023, doi:10.3389/fncel.2023.1247335

  3. Emmerich, Kevin et al. “Molecular regulation of retinal regeneration is context specific.” bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology 2023.11.20.567904. 21 Nov. 2023, doi:10.1101/2023.11.20.567904. Preprint.

  4. Schmidt, Alexandra R et al. “Transcriptional control of visual neural circuit development by GS homeobox 1.” PLoS genetics vol. 20,4 e1011139. 26 Apr. 2024, doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1011139

  5. Agmon, Ariel, and Alison Barth. "A Brief History of Somatostatin Interneuron Taxonomy Or: How Many Somatostatin Subtypes Are There, Really?" Frontiers of Neural Circuits, vol. 14, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2024.1436915

  6. Waalkes, Matthew R et al. “Light wavelength modulates search behavior performance in zebrafish.”  Scientific reports vol. 14,1 16533. 17 Jul. 2024, doi:10.1038/s41598-024-67262-9

  7. Manning, Abbey et al. “Trans-synaptic Association of Vesicular Zinc Transporter 3 and Shank3 Supports Synapse-Specific Dendritic Spine Structure and Function in the Mouse Auditory Cortex.”  The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience vol. 44,28 e0619242024. 10 Jul. 2024, doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0619-24.2024

  8. Manning, Abbey et al. “The Astrocytic Zinc Transporter ZIP12 Is a Synaptic Protein That Contributes to Synaptic Zinc Levels in the Mouse Auditory Cortex.”  The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience vol. 45,13 e2067242025. 26 Mar. 2025, doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2067-24.2025