Brain wiring differences identified in children with conduct disorder On 2019-04-19 Behavioural problems in young people with severe antisocial behaviour — known as conduct disorder — could be caused by differences […]
Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain On 2019-04-18 Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, is being touted as beneficial for many health conditions, ranging from anxiety to […]
Three studies show how tumors hijack the immune system to resist radiation therapy On 2019-04-17 More than a decade ago, radiation oncologists noticed a nifty phenomenon: Sometimes radiation used locally against a tumor could excite […]
New mathematical model could be key to designing effective therapies for brain disorders On 2019-03-29 The G-protein-coupled receptors are present in many neurological and psychological disorders thanks to the activation of G proteins. In addition […]
The salt-craving neurons: How the appetite for salt is shaped by a taste for sodium On 2019-03-28 Potato chips, French fries, popcorn — whichever your preference, we all know that salt is a key component of many […]
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma On 2019-03-28 Your chances of getting a nasty migraine increase following a spinal cord injury, thanks to a chemical messenger in the […]
Big data takes aim at a big human problem On 2019-03-12 A James Cook University scientist is part of an international team that’s used new ‘big data’ analysis to achieve a […]
Phantom limb sensation explained On 2019-02-22 After a limb amputation, brain areas responsible for movement and sensation alter their functional communication. This is the conclusion of […]
New therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis successfully tested on mice On 2019-02-06 A team from Université Laval and the CERVO Brain Research Centre has demonstrated the efficacy in mice of a new […]
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function: People with untreatable epilepsy may one day have a treatment On 2018-12-22 About 3.4 million Americans, or 1.2 percent of the population, have active epilepsy. Although the majority respond to medication, between […]