Month: August 2013
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Identifying genes that maintain stem cells and healthy cognition
The cellular mechanisms that promote long-term cell survival and maintenance of the adult nervous system are only poorly-understood, in spite of their clinical relevance. A study from the Hospital for […]
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Impaired visual signals might contribute to schizophrenia symptoms
By observing the eye movements of schizo-phrenia patients while playing a simple video game, a University of British Columbia researcher has discovered a potential explanation for some of their symptoms, […]
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McMaster study debunks controversial MS theory
There is no evidence that impaired blood flow or blockage in the veins of the neck or head is involved in multiple sclerosis, says a McMaster University study. The research, […]
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A new role for sodium in the brain
Findings identify a novel pharmaco-logical target for drug development Researchers at McGill University have found that sodium – the main chemical component in table salt – is a unique “on/off” […]
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New research takes us one step closer to unravelling the mysteries of the human brain
New insight into how the brain communicates using a chemical messenger may lead to better understanding of memory preservation and may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease research. Faculty of Medicine & […]
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Essential clue to Huntington’s disease found by McMaster researchers
Researchers at McMaster have discovered a solution to a long-standing medical mystery in Huntington’s disease (HD). HD is a brain disease that can affect one in roughly 7,000 people in […]
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Early screenings key to diagnosing glaucoma
New research is emphasizing the importance of regular screenings for glaucoma, a disease that deteriorates the optic nerve over time and is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The […]
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FASD impacts brain development throughout childhood and adolescence not just at birth: UAlberta medical research
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta recently published findings showing that brain development is delayed throughout childhood and adolescence for people born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).