Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Xirong Xu"
- Xirong Xu's recent research focuses on the intersection of environmental factors, such as exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and their impact on mental health, particularly through metabolic alterations in the brain that contribute to anxiety-like behaviors in mice.
- He explores the role of astrocytes in the brain's emotional regulation, demonstrating how increased levels of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala contribute to anxiety-like behaviors induced by chronic stress, highlighting the importance of these glial cells beyond their traditionally supportive role.
- Additionally, Xu investigates the mechanisms of autophagy in the brain with implications for neurodegenerative diseases, revealing critical signaling pathways, and analyzes advanced models in influence maximization for applications in social dynamics, illustrating a diverse range of research themes from neurobiology to computational frameworks.
