Author: Julie
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A mutation that causes mirrored sensations
Research from the IRCM contributes to our understanding of how our brain locates painful stimuli When you experience a painful sensation such as touching a hot stove with your hand, […]
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Revolutionary technology allows brain surgery without breaking the skin
University of Calgary research study benefits people with severe essential tremor Elias Pharaon is 85 years old and can sign his name for the first time in five years thanks […]
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UCalgary researcher leads Canada-wide clinical trial using anti-psychotic drug to treat ALS
Pimozide, known for treating certain psychiatric conditions, may stabilize progression of the disease. The University of Calgary’s Lawrence Korngut is leading a clinical trial with nine hospital centres across Canada to […]
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Is your stress changing my brain?
UCalgary researchers discover stress isn’t just contagious; it alters the brain on a cellular level In a new study in Nature Neuroscience, Jaideep Bains, PhD, and his team at the Cumming […]
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Researchers suggest a new approach to improve neuron grafts in people suffering from Parkinson’s disease
Treating people affected by Parkinson’s disease by grafting healthy neurons is an attractive idea which has not yet given the anticipated results up until now. Even if grafted neurons survive, […]
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Progression of Parkinson’s disease follows brain connectivity
A study by a group of researchers led by Alain Dagher from The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill University has tested the theory that brain degeneration in Parkinson’s […]
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Researcher Hideto Takahashi decrypts signals from neurons
A discovery by Hideto Takahashi and his team paves the way for a better understanding of the mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders. Did you know? Your body is made up of […]
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A non-invasive method to detect Alzheimer’s disease
Volume in brain region linked to physiological changes characteristic of AD New research has drawn a link between changes in the brain’s anatomy and biomarkers that are known to appear […]
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How chronic social stress can lead to depression
A recent publication by Caroline Ménard shows that chronic stress, as occurs in cases of bullying, can make the blood-brain barrier more permeable to contaminants and microbes that may be […]
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2017 Advocacy archives
Release of the Report of the Standing Committee on Finances (FINA) Use this link to view the report of the FINA committee, released after the budget consultations of the Fall […]