Recent Publications

We present here some recent publications that demonstrate the extensive breadth of research and expertise of our teams. For all research outputs we produced, please visit CityUHK Scholars.

Astrocyte and L-lactate in the anterior cingulate cortex modulate schema memory and neuronal mitochondrial biogenesis

Xu, Y. J., Wu, T., Lo, L. T. L., Ko, C. C., Wang, X. & Ma, C. H.* Astrocyte and L-lactate in the anterior cingulate cortex modulate schema memory and neuronal mitochondrial biogenesis. Advanced Science (2026) 13, e05421 doi: 10.1002/advs.202505421

Heterogeneous and specific localization of mRNAs at dendritic spine and its dependence on microtubule entry and kinesin motor

Wang, X., Song, J., Lin, J., Tian, T., Lui, A. T. L., Lee, B. C. Y., Zhang, L. & Lai, K. O.* Heterogeneous and specific localization of mRNAs at dendritic spine and its dependence on microtubule entry and kinesin motor. bioRxiv (2026) doi: 10.64898/2026.02.13.705666

Efficient generation of human dorsal spinal GABAergic progenitors for the treatment of spinal cord injury

Feng, X., Wan, Y., Peng, M., Cheung, Y. T., Lin, Z., Tam, K. W., Fan, C., Yang, Y., Zhan, D., Zhu, H., Yu, Y., Wang, X., Liu, Q., Zhu, X., Chan, Y. S., Cheung, M., Cheung, C. W. & Liu, J. A.* Efficient generation of human dorsal spinal GABAergic progenitors for the treatment of spinal cord injury. Experimental & Molecular Medicine (2026) 58, 832-847 doi: 10.1038/s12276-026-01665-8

Hungry for Knowledge: Octopamine Signaling Regulates Hunger-Enhanced Olfactory Learning

Zhao, H., Shi, G., Qin, R., Sun, Y., Guo, W., Shi, R., Peng, M., Yang, J., Zhao, J., Liu, Q., Xiao, J., Zhang, K., Liu, Q., Yang, W. & Liu, H. Hungry for Knowledge: Octopamine Signaling Regulates Hunger-Enhanced Olfactory Learning. Advanced Science (2025) e13842 doi: 10.1002/advs.202513842

Two-dimensional semiconductor-based active array for high-fidelity spatiotemporal monitoring of neural activities

Xu, D., Hong, J., Zhao, H., Pak, S., Kim, J., Kim, J., Hoang, A. T., Park, K., Kim, B. J., Ji, S., Choi, J., Kim, J., Yang, S., Chung, C. K., Yang, S.# & Ahn, J. H.# Two-dimensional semiconductor-based active array for high-fidelity spatiotemporal monitoring of neural activities. Nature Materials (2025) doi: 10.1038/s41563-025-02430-4

Exploring the mechanisms of bidirectional plasticity from temporal feature stimuli in cerebellar motor learning: a Ca2+ mediated simulation

Xu, T., Wang, Z., Chen, J., Huang, J., Wu, G., Ke, Y. & Yung, W. H.* Exploring the mechanisms of bidirectional plasticity from temporal feature stimuli in cerebellar motor learning: a Ca2+ mediated simulation. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems (2025) doi: 10.1109/TCDS.2024.3517694

* corresponding author

29 May 2026