Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Wanqin Tan"
- Wanqin Tan's recent research primarily focuses on the neurobiology of anxiety and stress, particularly looking at the roles of astrocytes and serotonin signaling in brain regions associated with emotional regulation, such as the lateral habenula (LHb) and dorsal raphe nuclei.
- A study published in 2024 indicates that astrocytes in the LHb contribute to modulating anxiety responses, as evidenced by increased theta-band oscillations in mice exposed to anxiety-inducing conditions.
- Another study from 2021 highlights the impact of uncontrolled stress on serotonin neuron activity, revealing that ketamine can reverse attenuation of spike firing in these neurons associated with learned helplessness, shedding light on potential therapeutic mechanisms for stress-related disorders.
