Luping Yin (1987-), born in Handan, Hebei, received her B.S. degree from the School of Life Science at LanZhou University in 2011 and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2016. From 2017 to 2023, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Duke University and NYU Langone School of Medicine. Luping has been actively involved in researching female social behaviors, with a particular focus on the neural mechanisms of sexual behaviors. Her main research work has been published in reputable journals such as Neuron (2), Nature Communications, Cerebral Cortex, Hormones and Behavior, and among others. Since August 2023, she has joined Westlake University as an assistant professor.
Her scientific journey began with conducting ex vivo patch clamp recordings to study the information processing in individual neurons. As she delved deeper into understanding the functions of the brain, she became fascinated by identifying innate and resilient behaviors that require minimal training. Social behavior emerged as a promising area for exploration.
Sex and reproduction are essential for the continuation of life. Without them, not only would life lack excitement, but it would also be unsustainable. While sustenance through feeding is crucial for an individual's survival, nature has evolved mechanisms to make sexual behaviors pleasurable and rewarding, ensuring animals are motivated to engage in them. However, these behaviors need careful regulation to minimize the risks associated with vulnerability during such activities. Given the delicate balance between benefits and risks, it is intriguing to understand the mechanisms behind mate selection and the initiation and termination of sexual behavior under different contexts.
Outside the lab, Luping enjoys activities such as jogging, playing badminton, hiking, and capturing scenic photos.
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