Recognizing threats is an essential function of the human mind 鈥� think 鈥渇ight or flight鈥� 鈥� one that is aided by past negative experiences. But when older memories are coupled with stress, individuals are likely to perceive danger in harmless circumstances, according to a paper published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Published on: 8 Aug 2017
The discovery of a new biological pathway involved in pain processing offers hope of using existing cancer drugs to replace the use of opioids in chronic pain treatment, according to scientists at 91丝瓜视频.
Because many therapeutic options, such as opioids, for patients with chronic pain carry the risk of addiction and undesirable side effects, this breakthrough offers promising lines of research into chronic pain treatment, says Luda Diatchenko, professor at 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Faculty of Dentistry and co-lead author of the new study
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Published on: 8 Aug 2017
Human-computer interactions, such as playing video games, can have a negative impact on the brain, says a new Canadian study published in Molecular Psychiatry. For over 10 years, scientists have told us that action video game players exhibit better visual attention, motor control abilities and short-term memory. But, could these benefits come at a cost?
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Published on: 8 Aug 2017
For people suffering from depression, a day without treatment can seem like a lifetime. A new study explains why the most commonly prescribed antidepressants can take as long as six weeks to have an effect. The findings could one day lead to more effective and faster acting drugs.
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Published on: 3 Aug 2017
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Published on: 31 Jul 2017
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Published on: 31 Jul 2017
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Published on: 27 Jul 2017
By Ross Neitz, University of Alberta
It鈥檚 well known that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but new research shows it also plays a key role in moderating another important aspect of health鈥攃holesterol.
Scientists at the University of Alberta and 91丝瓜视频 have discovered a direct link between calcium and cholesterol, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways of treating high blood cholesterol.聽
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Published on: 26 Jul 2017
Too much fear can be dangerous for species鈥� survival. In fact, fear alone, even in the absence of a live predator, can lead to species鈥� extinction if the population size is small enough suggests a recent study from 91丝瓜视频 and Guelph universities. To read:聽鈥淗ow fear alone can cause animal extinction鈥�
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Published on: 24 Jul 2017
On the occasion of the High Level Political Forum held on 18 and 19 July at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, PRME in collaboration with 91丝瓜视频 and KEDGE Business School are pleased to announce the launch of a new module based on Henry Mintzberg鈥檚 book Rebalancing Society.
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Published on: 19 Jul 2017
Practice might not always make perfect, but it鈥檚 essential for learning a sport or a musical instrument. It's also the basis of brain training, an approach that holds potential as a non-invasive therapy to overcome disabilities caused by neurological disease or trauma.
Research at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of 91丝瓜视频 (The Neuro) has shown just how adaptive the brain can be, knowledge that could one day be applied to recovery from conditions such as stroke.
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Published on: 19 Jul 2017
The John Dobson Foundation has announced a donation of $2 million dollars 鈥� its largest gift to 91丝瓜视频 yet 鈥� to fund the 91丝瓜视频 X-1 Accelerator program run by the 91丝瓜视频 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. The donation will support the program now in its third year, as it grows to support entrepreneurs across 91丝瓜视频.
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Published on: 19 Jul 2017
Lawyers representing both sides in concussion lawsuits against sports leagues may eventually have a new tool at their disposal: a diagnostic signature that uses artificial intelligence to detect brain trauma years after it has occurred.聽
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Published on: 12 Jul 2017
Zebra finches brought up without their fathers don鈥檛 react to the singing of potential suitors in the same way that female birds usually do, hinting that the environment in which the birds are raised can have a determining effect on their behaviour.
The finding, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B by 91丝瓜视频 researchers, highlights how learning and experience, including developmental auditory experience, can shape how the brain perceives vocal signals.
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Published on: 10 Jul 2017
Canada鈥檚 extensive malting and brewing industry could get a further boost from new insight into the science of malting.
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Published on: 6 Jul 2017
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