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Tips to navigate SfN as a trainee

As the mammoth annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience kicks off, here is some guidance to get the most out of it—plus a request for principal investigators to train students in “soft skills.”

By Nancy Padilla-Coreano
30 September 2024 | 5 min read

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How to be a multidisciplinary neuroscientist

Neuroscience subfields are often siloed. Embracing an integrative approach during training can help change that.

By Austin Coley
15 November 2024 | 5 min read
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Newfound gene network controls long-range connections between emotional, cognitive brain areas

The finding could help unravel gene regulatory networks and explain how genetic and environmental factors interact in neurodevelopmental conditions.

By Charles Q. Choi
14 November 2024 | 4 min read
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Happy 1st Birthday, The Transmitter!

It takes a village to build something beautiful—and useful.

By Ivan Oransky
13 November 2024 | 2 min read