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Widespread permafrost degradation seen in high Arctic terrain

Rapid changes in terrain are taking place in Canada’s high Arctic polar deserts due to increases in summer air temperatures.

Classified as: science and technology, NSERC, Quebec Research Foundation - Nature and technology, nature, technology, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Eben Hobson Fellowship and the Northern Scientific Training Program
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Published on: 22 May 2019

Vulnerability to depression linked to noradrenaline

By Bruno Geoffroy, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal

First-ever connection between noradrenergic neurons and vulnerability to depression

Classified as: depression, stress, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Canada Research Chairs, Graham Boeckh Foundation, health and lifestyle, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, noradrenergic neurons, Nature Neuroscience, resilience, dopaminergic neurons
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Published on: 15 Feb 2016

Location may be key to effectively controlling pain

By Cynthia Lee

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In real estate, location is key. It now seems the same concept holds true when it comes to stopping pain. New research published in Nature Communications indicates that the location of receptors that transmit pain signals is important in how big or small a pain signal will be -- and therefore how effectively drugs can block those signals.

Classified as: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, pain, chronic pain, Nature Communications, health and lifestyle, spinal cord, painful stimulus, Pain treatment, glutamate receptors, National Institutes of Health, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
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Published on: 3 Feb 2016
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