Brain-selective estrogen treatment improves the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in male mice, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

Researchers have identified a specific target of antibodies that are implicated in the neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus, according to human research published in JNeurosci.

The Society’s open-access journal, eNeuro, launched almost five years ago and has just published its 1,000th paper! Editor-in-Chief Christophe Bernard reflects on the journal’s growth and says thank you.

As a leader in the scientific society community, SfN is committed to supporting discovery and scientific dialogues, and to fostering a welcoming community in which all scientists are able to contribute fully. Following discussions at the Fall meeting, SfN’s Council approved a set of changes and enhancements to SfN’s Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct.

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Activation of the anterior insular cortex — a brain region implicated in drug abuse — rather than drinking history or motivation for alcohol predicts relapse after a month of abstinence, reports a study of male rats published in JNeurosci.

Prepare for the new year now by catching up on these learning opportunities.

SfN President Hollis Cline and Mar Sanchez, chair of the SfN’s Committee on Animals in Research, are featured in The Hill highlighting the importance of animals in research. Read more »

The President signed a FY2016 funding agreement that provides $32 billion for NIH.