Research
April 4, 2017
Is the media landscape changing faster than science communication can keep up?
As information-sharing has become decentralized in our digital age, are traditional approaches to science...
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Parkinson’s discovery at odds with prevalent hypothesis, finds serotonin increase in prodromal PD
By the time a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receives a diagnosis, they have...
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March 21, 2017
Review of microbiome research in brain disease finds intriguing associations in an emerging field
Almost half the cells and just one per cent of the unique genes found...
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March 14, 2017
Neuroethics Q&A: Brain patterns cannot reveal end-of-life decisions for patients with severe brain injuries
A growing field of research is examining the brain patterns produced by people with...
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March 13, 2017
Radical approach limits disease progression in experimental models of MS
A simple compound is showing promise in limiting disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS),...
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March 9, 2017
CIHR statement on CCSVI research findings
The members of the Scientific Expert Working Group on Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Cerebrospinal...
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March 8, 2017
Controversial “liberation therapy” fails to treat multiple sclerosis: study
Pictured: The white areas represent MS scarring. MS causes extensive damage and scarring throughout...
Dr. Robin Hsiung awarded Alzheimer and dementia research professorship
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and UBC celebrated a decade-long partnership in maintaining the...
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February 21, 2017
Epilepsy drug may be effective in treating migraine with aura
New research from CURE-funded researcher Dr. Stuart Cain, in the laboratory of Dr. Terry Snutch, published recently in PNAS, shows...
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February 15, 2017
Health Ministry to cover Parkinson’s medication
In recognition of the challenges faced by British Columbians with Parkinson’s disease, the Ministry...
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February 13, 2017
Mutant mice resist addictive effects of cocaine in new study
A team of researchers has genetically engineered a mouse that does not become addicted...
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January 27, 2017
Roots of Alzheimer’s disease can extend as far back as the womb
The biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could be set in motion in the...