A. Don Murphy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Integrative Systems, Cellular/Molecular
The cellular organization of central pattern generators (CPGs) underlying multiple rhythmic behaviors. Functional modulation of CPGs by neuropeptides and monoamines.
Selected references
- Elizabeth Scannell, Carly A. DellʼOva, Elizabeth M. Quinlan, A. Don Murphy and Nancy W. Kleckner. Pharmacology of ionotropic and metabotropic glutamate receptors on neurons involved in feeding behavior in the pond snail, Helisoma trivolvis. J. Exp. Biol.; 2008 Mar;211(5): 824-833.
- Murphy AD. The neuronal basis of feeding in the snail, Helisoma, with comparisons to selected gastropods. Prog Neurobiol. 2001 Mar;63(4):383-408.
- Quinlan EM, Arnett BC, Murphy AD. Feeding stimulants activate an identified dopaminergic interneuron that induces the feeding motor program in Helisoma. J Neurophysiol. 1997 Aug;78(2):812-24.