Journal Article: Fixed point attractor theory bridges structure and function in C. elegans neuronal network
Liu, Jian, Lu, Wenbo, Yuan, Ye, Xin, Kuankuan, Zhao, Peng, Gu, Xiao, Raza, Asif, Huo, Hong, Li, Zhaoyu and Fang, Tao (2022). Fixed point attractor theory bridges structure and function in C. elegans neuronal network. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16 808824. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2022.808824
Journal Article: A graph network model for neural connection prediction and connection strength estimation
Yuan, Ye, Liu, Jian, Zhao, Peng, Wang, Wei, Gu, Xiao, Rong, Yi, Lai, Tinggeng, Chen, Yuze, Xin, Kuankuan, Niu, Xin, Xiang, Fengtao, Huo, Hong, Li, Zhaoyu and Fang, Tao (2022). A graph network model for neural connection prediction and connection strength estimation. Journal of Neural Engineering, 19 (3) 036001, 1-12. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac69bd
Journal Article: Fusogen-mediated neuron−neuron fusion disrupts neural circuit connectivity and alters animal behavior
Giordano-Santini, Rosina, Kaulich, Eva, Galbraith, Kate M., Ritchie, Fiona K., Wang, Wei, Li, Zhaoyu and Hilliard, Massimo A. (2020). Fusogen-mediated neuron−neuron fusion disrupts neural circuit connectivity and alters animal behavior. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117 (37), 201919063-23065. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1919063117
Dissecting brain network ageing using whole brain imaging
(2021–2024) NHMRC IDEAS Grants
Molecular mechanisms of temporal motor control
(2019) UQ Early Career Researcher
(2018) NHMRC Equipment Grant
Mechanism of neural network ageing
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular and synaptic mechanisms of pain sensitization
Doctor Philosophy
Mapping neural network function during ageing
Master Philosophy
Fixed point attractor theory bridges structure and function in C. elegans neuronal network
Liu, Jian, Lu, Wenbo, Yuan, Ye, Xin, Kuankuan, Zhao, Peng, Gu, Xiao, Raza, Asif, Huo, Hong, Li, Zhaoyu and Fang, Tao (2022). Fixed point attractor theory bridges structure and function in C. elegans neuronal network. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16 808824. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2022.808824
A graph network model for neural connection prediction and connection strength estimation
Yuan, Ye, Liu, Jian, Zhao, Peng, Wang, Wei, Gu, Xiao, Rong, Yi, Lai, Tinggeng, Chen, Yuze, Xin, Kuankuan, Niu, Xin, Xiang, Fengtao, Huo, Hong, Li, Zhaoyu and Fang, Tao (2022). A graph network model for neural connection prediction and connection strength estimation. Journal of Neural Engineering, 19 (3) 036001, 1-12. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac69bd
Giordano-Santini, Rosina, Kaulich, Eva, Galbraith, Kate M., Ritchie, Fiona K., Wang, Wei, Li, Zhaoyu and Hilliard, Massimo A. (2020). Fusogen-mediated neuron−neuron fusion disrupts neural circuit connectivity and alters animal behavior. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117 (37), 201919063-23065. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1919063117
Parallel processing of two mechanosensory modalities by a single neuron in C.elegans
Tao, Li, Porto, Daniel, Li, Zhaoyu, Fechner, Sylvia, Lee, Sol Ah, Goodman, Miriam B., Xu, X.Z. Shawn, Lu, Hang and Shen, Kang (2019). Parallel processing of two mechanosensory modalities by a single neuron in C.elegans. Developmental Cell, 51 (5), 617-631. doi: 10.1016/j.devcel.2019.10.008
A Cold-Sensing Receptor Encoded by a Glutamate Receptor Gene
Gong, Jianke, Liu, Jinzhi, Ronan, Elizabeth A., He, Feiteng, Cai, Wei, Fatima, Mahar, Zhang, Wenyuan, Lee, Hankyu, Li, Zhaoyu, Kim, Gun-Ho, Pipe, Kevin P., Duan, Bo, Liu, Jianfeng and Xu, X. Z. Shawn (2019). A Cold-Sensing Receptor Encoded by a Glutamate Receptor Gene. Cell, 178 (6), 1375-1386.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.07.034
The THO complex coordinates transcripts for synapse development and dopamine neuron survival
Maeder, Celine I., Kim, Jae-Ick, Liang, Xing, Kaganovsky, Konstantin, Shen, Ao, Li, Qin, Li, Zhaoyu, Wang, Sui, Xu, X. Z. Shawn, Li, Jin Billy, Xiang, Yang Kevin, Ding, Jun B. and Shen, Kang (2018). The THO complex coordinates transcripts for synapse development and dopamine neuron survival. Cell, 174 (6), 1436-1449.e20. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2018.07.046
MicroRNA regulation of nAChR expression and nicotine-dependent behavior in C. elegans
Rauthan, Manish, Gong, Jianke, Liu, Jinzhi, Li, Zhaoyu, Wescott, Seth A., Liu, Jianfeng and Xu, X. Z. Shawn (2017). MicroRNA regulation of nAChR expression and nicotine-dependent behavior in C. elegans. Cell Reports, 21 (6), 1434-1441. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.10.043
An elegant circuit for balancing risk and reward
Li, Zhaoyu, Iliff, Adam J. and Xu, X. Z. Shawn (2016). An elegant circuit for balancing risk and reward. Neuron, 92 (5), 933-935. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2016.11.041
CGMP signalling mediates water sensation (hydrosensation) and hydrotaxis in Caenorhabditis elegans
Wang, Wei, Qin, Li-Wei, Wu, Tai-Hong, Ge, Chang-Li, Wu, Ya-Qian, Zhang, Qiang, Song, Yan-Xue, Chen, Yuan-Hua, Ge, Ming-Hai, Wu, Jing-Jing, Liu, Hui, Xu, Yao, Su, Chun-Ming, Li, Lan-Lan, Tang, Jing, Li, Zhao-Yu and Wu, Zheng-Xing (2016). CGMP signalling mediates water sensation (hydrosensation) and hydrotaxis in Caenorhabditis elegans. Scientific Reports, 6 (1) 19779. doi: 10.1038/srep19779
Hardaway, J. Andrew, Sturgeon, Sarah M., Snarrenberg, Chelsea L., Li, Zhaoyu, Xu, X. Z. Shawn, Bermingham, Daniel P., Odiase, Peace, Spencer, W. Clay, Miller, David M., III, Carvelli, Lucia, Hardie, Shannon L. and Blakely, Randy D. (2015). Glial expression of the Caenorhabditis elegans gene swip-10 supports glutamate dependent control of extrasynaptic dopamine signaling. Journal of Neuroscience, 35 (25), 9409-9423. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0800-15.2015
Off-response in ASH neurons evoked by CuSO4 requires the TRP channel OSM-9 in Caenorhabditis elegans
Wang, Wei, Xu, Zi-Jing, Wu, Ya-Qian, Qin, Li-Wei, Li, Zhao-Yu and Wu, Zheng-Xing (2015). Off-response in ASH neurons evoked by CuSO4 requires the TRP channel OSM-9 in Caenorhabditis elegans. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 461 (3), 463-468. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.04.017
Encoding of both analog- and digital-like behavioral outputs by one C. Elegans interneuron
Li, Zhaoyu, Liu, Jie, Zheng, Maohua and Xu, X. Z. Shawn (2014). Encoding of both analog- and digital-like behavioral outputs by one C. Elegans interneuron. Cell, 159 (4), 751-765. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2014.09.056
Huang, Wen-ming, Li, Zhao-yu, Xu, Yan-jun, Wang, Wei, Zhou, Mao-ge, Zhang, Peng, Liu, Ping-sheng, Xu, Tao and Wu, Zheng-xing (2014). PKG and NHR-49 signalling co-ordinately regulate short-term fasting-induced lysosomal lipid accumulation in C. elegans. Biochemical Journal, 461 (3), 209-520. doi: 10.1042/BJ20140191
Wang, Jingjing, Li, Zhaoyu, Xu, Zijing, Hu, Liang, Feng, Xiaojun, Chen, Maorong, Du, Wei, Wu, Zhengxing, Luo, Qingming, Xu, Tao and Liu, Bi-Feng (2013). Development of an integrated microfluidic device for evaluating of in vivo chemo-sensing of intact Caenorhabditis elegans. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 178, 343-349. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2012.12.102
Li, Zhaoyu, Li, Yidong, Yi, Yalan, Huang, Wenming, Yang, Song, Niu, Weipin, Zhang, Li, Xu, Zijing, Qu, Anlian, Wu, Zhengxing and Xu, Tao (2012). Dissecting a central flip-flop circuit that integrates contradictory sensory cues in C. elegans feeding regulation. Nature Communications, 3 (1) 776, 776. doi: 10.1038/ncomms1780
A novel fluorescent timer based on bicistronic expression strategy in Caenorhabditis elegans
Chen, Mao-Rong, Yang, Song, Niu, Wei-pin, Li, Zhao-Yu, Meng, Ling-Feng and Wu, Zheng-Xing (2010). A novel fluorescent timer based on bicistronic expression strategy in Caenorhabditis elegans. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 395 (1), 82-86. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2010.03.143
Li, Zhao-Yu, Zhou, Wei, Wu, Zheng-Xing, Zhang, Rong-Ying and Xu, Tao (2009). Fabrication of size-controllable ultrasmall-disk electrode: monitoring single vesicle release kinetics at tiny structures with high spatio-temporal resolution. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 24 (5), 1358-1364. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2008.07.073
Dissecting brain network ageing using whole brain imaging
(2021–2024) NHMRC IDEAS Grants
Molecular mechanisms of temporal motor control
(2019) UQ Early Career Researcher
(2018) NHMRC Equipment Grant
Mechanism of neural network ageing
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Molecular and synaptic mechanisms of pain sensitization
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Mapping neural network function during ageing
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Molecular mechanisms of protein aggregates in the impairment of neural network function
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Neural coding plasticity in C. elegans nociception response
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Revealing memory formation using whole-brain calcium imaging
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Functional study of synaptotagmin proteins in neurotransmission
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor