New in #JNeurosci from Mainetto et al: Expectations shape how much people enjoy beverages containing sugar or artificial sweetener differently.
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1121-25.2026
New in #JNeurosci: Rat study from van Mourik et al. suggests that the anterior insula may be involved in biasing decision-making processes to favor alcohol over social rewards. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1180-25.2026
This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | A Brain Marker for Higher Intelligence in Children; A Subcortical Hub for Naming Objects
https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/9/etwij4692026
SfN logo. Elsevier logo. Webinar title: The Benefits of Peer Review. Date/time: Tuesday, March 17, noon-1 p.m. EDT. Panelist: Laura Colgin, PhD. Professor, The University of Texas at Austin. Co-Editor-in-Chief, Progress in Neurobiology. Senior Editor, eLife.
How can being a reviewer serve the scientific community and your career?
Attend this upcoming webinar to hear from an experienced reviewer and editor on how serving as a reviewer helped her grow professionally and other benefits.
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Register now for the next #ResearchInConversation webinar on March 12, noon EDT
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📄 Read the #JNeurosci paper: https://doi.org/10.1523/ENEURO.0413-25.2026
#JNeurosci: Rewards can strengthen memories, but how is this represented in the brain? Focusing on the hippocampus, Cohen et al. discovered that neural activity patterns for reward-related memories may differ depending on age. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1325-25.2026
New in #JNeurosci from Wing et al: Training to become a birder requires perception, attention & memory that reorganizes structure & activity of the brain. As experts age, distinct brain areas show changes relative to novices that may benefit cognition https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1307-25.2025
The deadline for SfN’s Japan Neuroscience Society International Travel Award has been extended!
Learn more about SfN's International Travel Awards: www.sfn.org/meetings/mee...
Women in neuroscience are leading change every day.
This #WomensHistoryMonth, SfN honors their dedication, resilience, and the lasting impact they make on science, advocacy, and the world around us.
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#JNeurosci: Weiss et al. show that similar pupil dilations can arise from distinct underlying neuromodulatory states, highlighting adrenergic signaling as a key pathway through which arousal shapes cortical dynamics.
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0898-25.2025
SfN Neuronline logo. Webinar series: Meet-the-Expert. Navigating the Memory Space: How Embracing Biological Complexity Uncovers the Brain's Hidden Dynamics. Wednesday, March 11, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Liset M. de La Prida, PhD.
Memory shapes who we are, both as individuals and scientists.
Attend this next Meet-the-Expert webinar to explore how brain oscillations and diverse neuron types reveal the principles of memory function.
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eNeuro and JNeurosci logos. SfN Journals: In Conversation. The Serotonin 1B Receptor Modulates Striatal Activity Differently Based on Behavioral Context. Thursday, March 12, noon-1 p.m. EDT. Headshot of Katherine Nautiyal, Dartmouth College.
Explore how serotonin signaling shapes striatal circuitry based on the ongoing behavior in this upcoming #ResearchInConversation webinar.
Register now and submit your questions or ask them live!
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Introducing the #JNeurosci special collection, Central Questions for Social Neuroscience Research, published in today's issue. Read the commentary from Steve Chang and Patricia Lockwood.
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This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | Neuron Ensembles May Promote Thalamocortical Activity; Sleep Supports Generalizing Information from Experiences
https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/8/etwij4682026
Hear neuroscientists answer questions about the field and how the brain works in our new #AskaNeuroscientist series! 🧠 Meet our first scientist: Wilsaan Joiner, a neurobiology professor working to develop better prosthetics for kids who need them. @ucdavis.bsky.social
Advocating for neuroscience research starts with the right tools.
Attend SfN's Virtual Advocacy Training Program, Wednesday, March 4, noon–1:30 p.m. EST, to build the skills needed to engage with your community and policymakers.
Register now 🔗 vist.ly/4stqt
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SfN Neuronline logo. Webinar series: Meet-the-Expert. No Pain, No Gain: Advice for Turbulent Times in Neuroscience Research. Wednesday, February 25, 1–2 p.m. EST. Cheryl L. Stucky, PhD.
Tomorrow is the day!
Learn how to navigate obstacles in the neuroscience field—from making mistakes in the lab to juggling work and personal life—in this Meet-the-Expert webinar.
Register here🔗: vist.ly/4sqe5
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#JNeurosci: Li et al. characterized how neurons in the tree shrew superior colliculus encode & integrate visual motion, showing the species’ value as a model & providing insights into the evolution & implementation of motion computation in the brain.
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1511-25.2025
#JNeurosci: Kuo et al. show that computational models of neural population responses can reconcile findings between mouse and primate, demonstrating how common computational principles allow for direct translation between their visual systems. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1133-25.2025
Congress passed the FY26 LHHS and CJS appropriations bills, finalizing funding levels and key provisions for NIH, the BRAIN Initiative, NSF, and more.
SfN remains committed to advocating for robust, sustained investment in neuroscience research.
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#JNeurosci: @pablojmartinco.bsky.social et al combined high-end volumetric electron microscopy & axon labeling methods to measure the synapses established in adult mouse somatosensory area 2 by specific thalamic cell populations @uammedicina.bsky.social
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1212-25.2025
#JNeurosci: Using EEG recordings in humans, Tomassini et al. show that different neural rhythms are used to balance speed and accuracy, helping explain how the brain flexibly controls goal-directed behavior.
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0765-25.2025
Careers in Neuroscience. Mathew Abrams, PhD. Neuroinformatics and Science Training Leader. SfN Neuronline logo. Headshot of Abrams.
How do you build a career at the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry, and neuroinformatics?
Read this Careers in Neuroscience profile on Neuronline to learn about Mathew Abrams’ career journey and the skills that shaped it🔗: vist.ly/4qwwt
New in #eNeuro from Li et al: Hearing loss and cognitive decline in presbycusis, a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, may be linked via imbalances between spontaneous neural activity and atrophy in distinct brain areas. https://doi.org/10.1523/ENEURO.0294-25.2026
This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | How Do People Detect Generalizable versus New Information? https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/7/etwij4672026
#JNeurosci | Findings from Chang et al. suggests that both oral reading and silent reading should be examined when assessing conditions that are characterized by deficits in reading, like alexia or dyslexia.
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1640-25.2026
New in #eNeuro: A Mouse study from Schenberg and colleagues reveals that 50% of Type I inner hair cells in the ear are required for minimal balancing. https://doi.org/10.1523/ENEURO.0303-25.2026
New in #JNeurosci: Computational model from Chang et al. suggests children with math learning differences may struggle not only with processing numbers, but also with adapting their thinking approach as they discriminate between number quantities. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2385-24.2025
SfN welcomes the 2026 class of Early Career Policy Ambassadors! 🎉
This group of #NeuroAdvocates is ready to make their mark, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to critical conversations about neuroscience funding and policy.
Stay tuned to hear more about their impact!
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