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Blocking Protein Could Help ALS
Findings suggest energy deficits may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders.
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Mark Your Calendar for Capitol Hill Day: March 29
SfN will host the fifth annual Capitol Hill Day in Washington, DC, to discuss the latest neuroscience discoveries with Congress.
Get Involved With BAW 2012
Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18, is an opportunity to reach the public through neuroscience education activities.
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Protein’s Potential Role in ALS
Capitol Hill Day 2012
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Apply for Spring 2012 Chapter Grants by March 1
These grants help chapters support networking, professional development, and public outreach.
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Register for 2012 Spring NDP Conference
The Neuroscience Departments and Programs conference is on March 30 in Washington, DC.
Help Shape Future SfN Leadership
Nominations are open for officer, councilor, and committee member positions.
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The Journal of Neuroscience
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Feb 1 2012
SfN Publications
FY11 Annual Report
Read about our accomplishments
Brain Briefings
A Tiny Worm With Big Impact
Research & Discoveries
Illuminating the Brain
Guide to Public Advocacy
Be an Effective Public Advocate
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Neuroscience in the News
Brains may be wired for addiction
Astrocytes build blood vessel scaffolds for long distance neuron migrations
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Be Part of the 2012 Neuroscience Scholars Program
This three-year fellowship enhances career development and networking opportunities for underrepresented minority students.
Apply for a Travel Award to the 2012 JNS Meeting
Applications for $2,000 travel awards to the 2012 Japan Neuroscience Society meeting are due March 5.
Watch the Neuroscience Scholars Program Video
The NSP celebrates 30 years of supporting diversity in neuroscience.
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Policy and Advocacy
President's FY13 Budget Proposal
Expected to be released on February 13, the proposal includes a first look at proposed funding levels for NIH and NSF.
Ask Your Representative to Join the Neuroscience Caucus
The Congressional Neuroscience Caucus promotes better understanding of how the brain develops, functions, and ages.
NIH Signals Adoption of New Guide
NIH issued a Federal Register Notice announcing its intent to adopt the
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eight
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Public Information and Outreach
Brain Briefings: A Tiny Worm With Big Impact
Few organisms of any size have made as large a contribution to science as
C. elegans
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Drug Reverses Changes in Aging Brain Cells
Animal study offers insights into possible drug targets to improve memory as we age.
Volunteer for the Science Olympiad
Educate and inspire the next generation of neuroscientists.
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NeurOnLine
Congressional Neuroscience Caucus
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Science Olympiad
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AAAS Science - Girl Power - affirmative action and role models
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Women in Neuroscience
RE:Science Olympiad ideas please!
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RE:was Wernicke wrong
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Cognitive Neuroscience
Getting ready?
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Brain Awareness
RE:cross-frequency coupling
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Cognitive Neuroscience
RE:Harvard Crimson on "Animal Cruelty" at Harvard Labs
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Animals in Research
RE:Undergraduate
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Women in Neuroscience
Harvard Crimson on "Animal Cruelty" at Harvard Labs
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Animals in Research