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One Sleepless Night Increases Dopamine in the Human Brain
Just one night without sleep can increase the amount of the chemical dopamine in the human brain, according to new imaging research in the August 20 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Because drugs that increase dopamine, like amphetamines, promote wakefulness, the findings offer a potential mechanism explaining how the brain helps people stay awake despite the urge to sleep. However, the study also shows that the increase in dopamine cannot compensate for the cognitive deficits caused by sleep deprivation. View press release.
SfN Issues Statement on Santa Cruz Attacks
SfN is deeply concerned by the recent horrendous attacks on biomedical researchers at University of California-Santa Cruz that forced a family, including two young children, to flee their home. SfN President Eve Marder states, “These latest attacks represent an ominous escalation in a continuing trend of violence and threat waged by animal rights activists seeking to stop legal, and vital, scientific and medical research.”
Neuroscience 2008 Registration is Open; Update Registration Information
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Society Dues Changes Introduced for 2009
For the first time since 2001, the Society’s dues structure will change for 2009. The new structure includes lower-fee categories for members with a postdoctoral degree who are currently working in a trainee program. Regular member dues will increase by $15 to $160, while the new post-doc rates will be $120. There will be a $5 increase for student members. Rates for scientists from the most resource-limited countries will not change.
Call for Mentors at Neuroscience 2008
Interested in being a mentor at Neuroscience 2008? SfN’s mentoring program, supported by the Professional Development, Mentoring, & Diversity Cluster, matches experienced professionals with students and early career professionals in neuroscience. Sign up to become a mentor.
Award Nomination Deadline is September 8
SfN’s Research Awards for Innovation in Neuroscience honors research advancing novel ideas with potential to lead to significant breakthroughs in the understanding of the brain and nervous system and related diseases. The awards are presented to three recipients whose institutions each receive $25,000. Nomination deadline is Monday, September 8.
Society for Neuroscience 2008 Election Results
The Society congratulates its newly elected SfN officers and councilors. The incoming officers and councilors will begin their terms at Neuroscience 2008 in Washington, DC. View election results.
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Publications
 Annual Report - SfN's FY2007 report
Brain Briefings - A newsletter exploring clinical applications of neuroscience
Brain Facts - A primer on the brain and nervous system
Brain Research Success Stories - A series describing neuroscience advances and the impact of federal funding
Neuroscience Nexus - SfN's biweekly e-newsletter, August 29 issue
Neuroscience Quarterly - SfN's member newsletter, Summer 2008 issue
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