#equal contribution, *corresponding author

Dopamine-mediated formation of a memory module in the nucleus accumbens for goal-directed navigation
Nat Neurosci. 27(11):2178–2192 (2024)
This study demonstrates how dopamine signaling in the nucleus accumbens forms a memory module that supports goal-directed navigation.

Nat Methods. 21(2):353–360 (2024)
The study provides real-time in vivo insights into synaptic structure changes using advanced imaging techniques.

Nat Neurosci. 26(8):1379–1393 (2023)
This paper identifies a cortical motif using axo-axonic inhibition to regulate adaptive behavioral control.

Nature. 621(7980):788–795 (2023)
This study maps the circuit mechanism triggering maternal oxytocin release in response to pup distress.

Front Cell Neurosci. 16:992409 (2022)
This work investigates how cortical circuits regulate chandelier cell output for neural code structuring.

Cell Rep. 35(5):109074 (2021)
The study reveals how early-life stress affects dopamine circuitry and synaptic balance in the prefrontal cortex.

Nat Commun. 10(1):211 (2019)
Visualizes GTPase activity across cells using biosensors, enabling real-time tracking of molecular signaling.

Front Comput Neurosci. 13:40 (2019)
A computational model showing how selective attention governs decision-making in complex, contextual tasks.

Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 12(9):1428–1436 (2017)
Investigates how the nucleus accumbens shell modulates preference bias during decision-making.

Nat Biotechnol. 35(9):858–863 (2017)
Develops a light- and calcium-sensitive system to selectively label and control neuron populations.

Nat Methods. 14(5):495–503 (2017)
Introduces methods for precisely targeting and manipulating neuromodulatory brain circuits.

PLoS Comput Biol. 10(8):e1003759 (2014)
Analyzes foraging behaviors to show bursty patterns and long-tailed inter-decision intervals in animals.

PLoS One. 8(12):e83814 (2013)
Describes how rhesus macaques exhibit a preference for high-value options first when given choice.