Author: Julie
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Researchers identify specific neurons that distinguish between reality and imagination
New Western University research shows that neurons in the part of the brain found to be abnormal in psychosis are also important in helping people distinguish between reality and imagination. […]
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Researchers identify a new factor essential for the healthy development of a child’s brain
Proper brain development is a crucial step in a child’s health. An important part of brain development is the creation of white matter, which enables different regions of the brain […]
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University of Ottawa Researchers Have Found Yet Another Benefit From Exercise
No one can argue against exercise being good for you. Decades of research have revealed how getting our bodies in motion can offer a wealth of health benefits. Our muscles, […]
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Researchers at Dalhousie University Reveal A Startling Phenomenon in Evolution
Have you ever been startled by a sudden noise, sight or touch? It can be quite a shock to the system. You tense up, your mind blanks out all previous […]
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McGill Researchers Have Found A Fungal Toxin May One Day Repair Damage To The Central Nervous System
Injuries are a part of life. In most cases, such as cuts, bruises, tears, and even broken bones, our bodies heal. But when damage occurs to the central nervous system […]
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Two CAN Young Investigator Awards in 2017: Przemyslaw (Mike) Sapieha, from Université de Montréal, and Tuan Trang, from University of Calgary.
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is proud to announce it will be awarding two Young Investigator Awards in 2017. The laureates are Przemyslaw (Mike) Sapieha, from Université de Montréal, and […]
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Molecule shown to repair damaged axons
Discovery could be key to treating brain and spinal cord injury A foray into plant biology led one researcher to discover that a natural molecule can repair axons, the thread-like […]
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Second study from UBC shows “liberation therapy” fails to treat multiple sclerosis
Opening up narrowed veins from the brain and spinal cord is not effective in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study led by the University of British Columbia and […]
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Largest international study of its kind finds new schizophrenia risk genes
Results of the International Psychiatric Genomics Consortium unveiled TORONTO – Canadian and international scientists have uncovered six new schizophrenia risk genes in the largest study of its kind. The results […]