Month: April 2015
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Researchers halt brain swelling at the source
A team of researchers has made a significant discovery in the mechanism of brain swelling, paving the way to preventative treatment for severe to fatal brain damage following stroke, head […]
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Neuroscientists at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute find key channel in prominent inhibitory response of the brain
Calcium ion-gated slow after-hyperpolarization (sAHP) is one of the most prominent inhibitory responses in the brain, with sAHP amplitude linked to a host of circuit and behavioral functions, yet the […]
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Cancer drug shows promise for treating stroke
A drug used to treat cancer may be a useful tool for improving recovery from a stroke in certain patient populations, a University of Victoria researcher has found. “A big […]