Month: June 2013
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Study points to role of nervous system in arthritis
Reducing levels of nerve-growth factor may be a key to developing better pain treatments Arthritis is a debilitating disorder affecting one in 10 Canadians, with pain caused by inflammation and […]
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New imaging technique holds promise for speeding MS research
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that detects the telltale signs of multiple sclerosis in finer detail than ever before […]
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Childhood abuse leaves marks in the brain
Victims of childhood maltreatment or sexual abuse often suffer from serious psychiatric disorders as well as sexual dysfunction. The underlying mechanisms mediating this association are poorly understood. A group of […]
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New study explains cognitive ability differences among the elderly
Study compares data from hundreds of people in childhood and old age A new study shows compelling evidence that associations between cognitive ability and cortical grey matter in old age […]
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Humans answer “yes” or “no” to Western neuroscientists via brain activity
Researchers at Western University have used neuroimaging to read human thought via brain activity when they are conveying specific “yes” or “no” answers. Their findings were published today in The […]
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New brain imaging study advances understanding of how humans use tools
Using brain imaging, researchers at Western University and Queen’s University have revealed new insights into how the human brain supports the use of everyday tools like plastic tongs.