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  • Nov 13, 2022
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    Society for Neuroscience Recognizes Abcam as Neuroscience 2022 Sponsor of the Day, Host of “Better Together: An Evening of Science and Storytelling”

    The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is pleased to recognize Abcam as the Sponsor of the Day for the second day of Neuroscience 2022, Sunday, November 13, 2022.

  • Nov 12, 2022
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    Society for Neuroscience Recognizes Elsevier as Neuroscience 2022 Sponsor of the Day

    The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is pleased to recognize Elsevier as the Sponsor of the Day for the opening day of Neuroscience 2022, Saturday, November 12, 2022.

  • Nov 11, 2022
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    Society for Neuroscience Announces Lead Sponsors of Neuroscience 2022

    The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is pleased to announce the Platinum and Gold sponsors of SfN’s 51st annual meeting, Neuroscience 2022. Abcam and Elsevier are serving as the meeting’s two Platinum sponsors, the highest level of sponsorship available.

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    Jun 24, 2021
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    Neuroscience 2021 Meeting Announcement

    SfN enthusiastically announces that Neuroscience 2021 will be held in an inclusive hybrid format. Neuroscience 2021 is one annual meeting with two experiences: for the first time, a four-day full virtual program (November 8-11, 2021) including reimagined virtual posters, and a four-day full in-person program in Chicago at McCormick Place Convention Center (November 13–16, 2021).

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    Dec 04, 2018
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    Scientists Must Travel Freely, Share Science
    SfN President Diane Lipscombe, PhD, President-Elect Barry Everitt, PhD, and Past President Richard Huganir, PhD, released the following statement, reflecting on those who were unable to attend Neuroscience 2018 because of restrictive travel policies in the United States and other countries and continuing to affirm the Society’s support for free exchange of information, diversity, and global collaboration in science.
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    Nov 06, 2018
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    Rat Models of Opioid Use and Addiction Explore Risk of Abuse
    New research revealed today highlights the power of animal studies to explore mechanisms of opioid addiction, withdrawal, and relapse to inform new prevention strategies and treatments for people. 
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    Nov 06, 2018
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    Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

    Sleep disruptions are associated with many brain disorders, including anxiety, dementias, and traumatic brain injury. While these disruptions are sometimes viewed as a side effect of brain disorders, new findings presented today suggest that aberrant sleep-wake cycles can also drive brain pathology.

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    Nov 06, 2018
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    The Link Between Dementia and Cardiovascular Disease

    Studies that link breakdowns in the brain’s blood vessels to Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia were presented today at Neuroscience 2018, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world’s largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.

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    Nov 05, 2018
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    Realizing the Potential of Gene Therapy for Neurological Disorders

    Promising findings from preclinical animal studies show the potential of gene therapy for treating incurable neurological disorders. In new research presented today, scientists successfully used gene therapy to slow the progression and improve symptoms of disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

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    Nov 05, 2018
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    New Glimpses into Brain Uncover Neurological Basis for Processing Social Information

    Neuroscientists are developing a clearer picture than ever before of how the animal brain processes social information, from status and competitive advantage in a group to the calls and vocalizations of peers.

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