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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 31, 2017

Dr. Cheryl Wellington is paving the way in Alzheimer’s research

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Dr. Cheryl Wellington, a Professor in the Department of...

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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...

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January 18, 2017

National study paints detailed picture of aging in Canada

On the first floor of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a massive,...

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November 11, 2016

Antibiotic restores cell communication in brain areas damaged by Alzheimer’s disease

New research from Dr. Brian MacVicar’s lab has found a way to partially restore...

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November 3, 2016

Walk10Blocks makes it easier for sedentary adults to get moving

“Exercise” as a concept can be hard to wrap your head around – how...

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October 20, 2016

To protect your memory, get your walking shoes on

For those with memory problems, regular walking may do some good finds new research...

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September 13, 2016

Online advice for preventing Alzheimer disease often problematic

New research from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health finds that many online...

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June 22, 2016

Dr. B. Lynn Beattie’s profound legacy celebrated at Alzheimer clinic

Pictured above: Dr. Lynn Beattie and Dr. Haakon Nygaard. Photos by Penelope Slack. Dr....

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April 21, 2016

Trainee Profile: Dr. Simon Chen

“In Dr. Haas’ lab, we identified the involvement of the transcription factor MEF2 in...

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April 8, 2016

New Medical Manager for Alzheimer and dementia clinic

The UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (UBCH CARD) announced this...

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March 5, 2016

Smartphones need a redesign to improve brain function: Q&A with Dr. Peter Reiner

Rather than improving our mental abilities, smartphones are increasingly blamed for ruining our brains....

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