Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Song-Yu Yao"
- Song-Yu Yao's research primarily focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying depression and stress-related behaviors, particularly through the lens of the dynorphin/κ-opioid receptor signaling pathways in brain circuitry.
- Recent studies show that chronic social defeat stress disrupts excitatory signaling from the claustrum to the prelimbic cortex in male mice, contributing to behaviors associated with depressive states.
- Additionally, Yao's work explores the implications of dynorphin and κ-opioid receptors in the context of opioid withdrawal and its effects on emotional states, highlighting potential targets for therapeutic intervention in mood disorders and addiction.
