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Study shows how memories ripple through the brain

Monday, October 30, 2017
Using an innovative “NeuroGrid” technology, scientists showed that sleep boosts communication between two brain regions whose connection is critical for the formation of memories.

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Society for Neuroscience (SfN) 2017

November 11 - 15, 2017 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Plan to Attend SfN’s 47th annual meeting, Neuroscience 2017, the world’s largest neuroscience conference for scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system. SfN invites you to its renowned venue where neuroscientists collaborate and network with peers, learn from experts, explore the newest neuroscience tools and technologies, and discover great career opportunities.

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Neuroscientists, Welcome to Washington!

Friday, November 10, 2017
This week, more than thirty thousand neuroscientists are coming to Washington, DC for the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). The meeting is the largest scientific conference on brain and nervous system research, and I am looking forward to hearing about the latest science advances, speaking with NINDS grantees, catching up with colleagues and collaborators, and meeting investigators just entering the field. We are a growing field, fueled by heightened public interest, and I always leave the meeting feeling reenergized by the exciting science and individuals I meet.

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