New mechanism detected in Alzheimer’s disease

Published: 13 October 2017

By Chris Chipello McGill University researchers have discovered a cellular mechanism that may contribute to the breakdown of communication between neurons in Alzheimer’s disease.

Erasure of negative memories one step closer to reality

Published: 27 June 2017

Scientists have known for some time that a memory is stored in the brain through changes in the strength of particular synapses, the structures that pass signals between neurons. However, how the...

Skin cells for research into Parkinson's

Published: 2 April 2015

Millions of Canadians are affected by diseases of the brain such as ALS, Parkinson’s and brain tumours, for which there are limited treatments and no cures. By 2020, neurological conditions will...

What makes the brain tick so fast?

Published: 25 February 2016

By Chris Chipello, McGill Newsroom...

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