Month: November 2012
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New hope for understanding autism spectrum disorders
Researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal have identified a crucial link between protein synthesis and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which can bolster new therapeutic avenues. Regulation of […]
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Light at the end of the channel
Researchers elucidate the structure of ion channels in the cell membrane A breakthrough in basic science made by researchers from the Faculty of Medicine of Laval University may shed new […]
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Attack! Silent watchmen charge to defend the nervous system
In many pathologies of the nervous system, there is a common event – cells called microglia are activated from surveillant watchmen into fighters. Microglia are the immune cells of the […]
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Childhood abuse leads to poor adult health
Adults victimized as children are at an increased risk for disease, Concordia study shows The psychological scars of childhood abuse can last well into adulthood. New research from Concordia University […]
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New cause of child blindness identified
One of the mysteries of blindness has been solved. A team of international scientists in collaboration with the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC) identified a […]
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Some MS patients experience “natural” improvements in disability: UBC-VCH research
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients sometimes experience “natural” improvements in disability at least over the short term, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia […]
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U0niversity of Toronto study demonstrates impact of adversity on early life development
Study part of growing body of knowledge surrounding gene-environment interplay TORONTO, ON – It is time to put the nature versus nurture debate to rest and embrace growing evidence that […]
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Fruit fly’s ‘sweet tooth’ short-lived: UBC research
The humble fruit fly may have something to teach us about forgoing empty calories for more nutritional ones – especially when we’re hungry. While the flies initially prefer food with […]