Research
March 7, 2018
Let the sun shine in: new research shows sun’s rays may reduce MS risk
People who live in areas where they are exposed to more of the sun’s...
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Budget 2018 offers hope, opportunity for Canadian research
Pictured: The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (third from left), Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament,...
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February 16, 2018
Increases in cholinergic system activity affect those with Parkinson-linked gene mutation
A particular gene mutation associated with an inherited form of Parkinson’s disease (PD) offers...
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February 14, 2018
New MS model provides hope for better understanding of disease pathology
Until now, researchers studying multiple sclerosis (MS) in mouse models have relied on models...
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February 5, 2018
A million-dollar study to evaluate MS drug safety and effectiveness
There are more than ten different drug therapies approved in Canada to treat multiple...
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January 29, 2018
Longer, better, faster … smaller? New genome sequencing tool promises richer biological insight
Pictured: Dr. Terrance Snutch demonstrates MinION in a visit with UBC President Santa Ono...
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January 28, 2018
APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health to bring eHealth collaboration to China
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Zouwei Wang, Dr. Raymond Lam, and Dr. Jun Chen...
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January 24, 2018
Significant brain research funding for DMCBH member projects
With several major funding announcements made across Canada this week, we’re excited to congratulate...
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January 23, 2018
Concussion stalls adolescent brains, reduces cognitive flexibility
Concussion affects the developing adolescent brain and may delay key cognitive processes, hampering the...
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January 8, 2018
Comorbidities affect MS relapse risk and disability progression
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), the presence of comorbidities—chronic conditions in addition to...
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December 20, 2017
Deeply personal research highlighted during MP visit to Cashman lab
Pictured: Dr. Eddie Pokrishevsky explains his work to MP Drouin (image credit: Geoff Lister)....
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December 11, 2017
New technique enables researchers to image the brain more accurately
Diseases and injuries of the brain have a magnetic quality that can indicate the...