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With the introduction of PEDOT coatings to the field of neural interfaces new perspectives have opened up. PEDOT electrochemically grown onto electrodes results in substantially lowered impedance and elevated charge injection capacity. Furthermore, biof...

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The mechanisms by which the human brain controls eye movements are reasonably well understood, but those for the head less so. Here, we show that the mechanisms for keeping the head aimed at a stationary target follow strategies similar to those for holding the eyes steady on stationary targets. Specifically, we applied the neural integrator hypothesis that originally was developed for holding the eyes still in eccentric gaze positions to describe how the head is held still when turned toward an eccentric target. We found that normal humans make head movements consistent with the neural integrator hypothesis, except that additional sensory feedback is needed, from proprioceptors in the neck, to keep the head on target. We also show that the complicated patterns of head movements in patients with cervical dystonia can be predicted by deficits in a neural integrator for head motor control. These results support ideas originally developed from animal studies that suggest fundamental similarities between oculo...

Showcase your company in SfN’s special printed issue of The Journal of Neuroscience (JNeurosci), the most-cited journal in the field. One thousand (1,000) copies of the special issue will be distributed free of charge to Neuroscience 2022 attendees at SfN’s booth in the San Diego Convention Center Exhibit Hall.

taste of science is a national festival that takes place simultaneously in cities across the US. Since 2014, this annual festival has provided San Diegans a unique opportunity to get a flavor for the latest research by attending accessible science event...

SfN provides multifaceted and engaging opportunities for nonscientists to learn about the field and the latest developments and discoveries. From participating in Brain Awareness Week and science education conferences to crafting compelling content for BrainFacts.org, SfN is building the awareness and respect for neuroscience that fuels the promise of the field.

On February 7th, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that effective immediately, all NIH grants must have a maximum indirect cost rate of 15% in lieu of the normal rates defined in an institution’s negotiated indirect cost rate agreement. This policy change will have massive consequences for potentially life-saving brain and behavior research that benefits millions of Americans.