Publications by authors named "A Gat"

The evolutionary paths taken by each sex within a given species sometimes diverge, resulting in behavioral differences. Given their distinct needs, the mechanism by which each sex learns from a shared experience is still an open question. Here, we reveal sexual dimorphism in learning: C.

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A 3-year-old boy presented with an unusual combination of indurated skin, sclerotic plaques with lichenification, and yellowish papules. Histopathology revealed diffuse dermal mucin deposits, and laboratory tests showed a positive throat culture for Group A streptococcus and elevated serum anti-streptolysin titers. An 10-day course of oral amoxicillin was associated with near-complete resolution of all dermatological findings within 4 months.

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The batteries that power untethered underwater vehicles (UUVs) serve a single purpose: to provide energy to electronics and motors; the more energy required, the bigger the robot must be to accommodate space for more energy storage. By choosing batteries composed primarily of liquid media [e.g.

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  • Information in the brain is transmitted via neurotransmitters released from long-range axons, and understanding this activity is crucial for linking brain function to behavior.* -
  • Current chemogenetic and optogenetic tools for manipulating these connections have limitations in sensitivity and precision.* -
  • The study identifies the ciliary opsin from Platynereis dumerilii (PdCO) as a highly effective tool for optogenetics, allowing precise control and reversible loss-of-function experiments in mammalian neurons and enabling detailed mapping of brain circuits in live animals.*
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The correct interpretation of threat and reward is important for animal survival. Often, the decisions underlying these behavioral programs are mediated by volatile compounds in the animal's environment, which they detect and discriminate with specialized olfactory neurons along their body. senses chemical stimuli with neurons located in the head and the tail of the animal, which mediate either attractive or aversive behaviors.

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