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Functional properties of habenular neurons are determined by developmental stage and sequential neurogenesis

Authors
Fore S., Acuña-Hinrichsen F., Mutlu K.A., Bartoszek E.M., Serneels B., Faturos N.G., Chau K.T.P., Cosacak M.I., Verdugo CD., Palumbo F., Ringers C., Jurisch-Yaksi N., Kizil C., Yaksi E.
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ZDB-PUB-220531-2
Date
2020
Source
Science advances   6(36): eaaz3173 (Journal)
Registered Authors
Kizil, Caghan
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PubMed
32917624 Full text @ Sci Adv
Abstract
The developing brain undergoes drastic alterations. Here, we investigated developmental changes in the habenula, a brain region that mediates behavioral flexibility during learning, social interactions, and aversive experiences. We showed that developing habenular circuits exhibit multiple alterations that lead to an increase in the structural and functional diversity of cell types, inputs, and functional modules. As the habenula develops, it sequentially transforms into a multisensory brain region that can process visual, olfactory, mechanosensory, and aversive stimuli. Moreover, we observed that the habenular neurons display spatiotemporally structured spontaneous activity that shows prominent alterations and refinement with age. These alterations in habenular activity are accompanied by sequential neurogenesis and the integration of distinct neural clusters across development. Last, we revealed that habenular neurons with distinct functional properties are born sequentially at distinct developmental time windows. Our results highlight a strong link between the functional properties of habenular neurons and their precise birthdate.
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