Society for Neuroscience

05/29/2026

: Results from Myers et al. suggest a unique function for central-parietal beta oscillations in the flexible control of working memory.

▶️ https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1548-25.2026

05/29/2026

How do you pitch your science to a policymaker? How do you prepare for a meeting on the Hill?
The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area (DCMA) SfN Chapter — a 2025 SfN Chapter of the Year awardee — is equipping members with the tools to advance science and advocate for it.

Read more about their work: https://vist.ly/55wt9

05/29/2026

will bring together thousands of researchers from around the world.

Submitting an abstract is one of the best ways to connect with those who share your scientific interests and find your community at this global event.

Submit yours today!

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05/28/2026

New in from Perrin, Pallotti, et al: Using transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in healthy people during finger tapping engages the sensorimotor cortex and neuromodulatory signaling more than its use during inactivity.

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05/28/2026

Ahead of FY27 budget markups, SfN President Nick Spitzer, PhD, submitted written testimony to key House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees urging House and Senate appropriators to support robust biomedical research funding, defend the use of animal models, and protect key research policies.

Read the full testimony:

Funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation are key legislative priorities for the Society.

05/28/2026

: L**h et al. identified neuroligin-2 as a critical regulator of inhibitory synaptic plasticity in CA1 pyramidal neurons. Their findings provide a framework for understanding how impaired inhibitory plasticity may contribute to disease.

▶️ https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1746-25.2026

05/27/2026

This Week in The Journal |Characterizing Connections between Dopamine Neurons; How Do Midbrain Dopamine Neurons Develop?

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05/27/2026

Abstract submission for is now open!

Share your findings, spark new conversations, and connect with researchers who care about the same questions you do.

Avoid the last-minute rush. Submit your abstract today!

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05/26/2026

It’s that time of year again!

The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open for submissions.
Enter your video for a chance to win $4,000 and complimentary registration to .

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05/26/2026

“I am a devoted supporter of Liverpool Football Club—watching the club’s matches, especially our Premier League title win last season, reminds me that hard work and perseverance always pay off, even when the path seems uncertain.”

Find strategies for reviewing from Fulin Ma and learn about his work studying Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis on the blog.

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