Why do some drugs cause hallucinations while others don’t – even when they act on the same part of the brain? That’s the mystery at the centre of a new research project supported by CQDM and Brain Canada. Physiology and pharmacology professo …
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Western prof reports first evidence of Cretaceous Period dinosaurs in South Africa
Guy Plint and his collaborators identified footprints, most likely produced by brachiosaurs
Sharing untold stories of women in music history
These Western scholars are amplifying the impact made by composer Ann Southam, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell and poet Hildegard Jone
Brain imaging technique discovered by Western researchers drives AI audiovisual analysis
Western study shows how brain processes real world with ‘4D’ imaging
Two new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, four renewed
Evan Bowness holds CRC in Sustainability and Equity, Robert Buchkowski holds CRC in Climate Change Ecology
Western-led study uncovers potential strategy to help patients living with HIV
Findings show protein’s role in slowing decay of latent HIV reservoir
Ivey prof studies ‘idea theft’ and how to stop it
Zoe Kinias uncovers why attention limitations let idea thieves thrive in workplaces
Western awarded $5M to study safe storage of advanced nuclear fuel
Three-year investment supports research into safety, ongoing priority for industry, government and communities
Western astrophysicists predict origins of unexpected space objects
New model created to simulate interstellar activity in our solar system and next closest, Alpha Centauri
Western math professor Ján Mináč to receive 2025 Jeffery-Williams Prize
The prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to mathematical research
Western researchers find exercise provides brain boost after sports-related concussions
New research shows aerobic exercise enhances executive function during early concussion recovery
Western campus acts as ‘living lab’ for building smart cities
Project uses smart technology to provide critical information on infrastructure, atmospheric conditions
Western researchers tackle major health challenges with $18M in grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding drives study of key diseases, treatments
Western prof reports first evidence of Cretaceous Period dinosaurs in South Africa
Guy Plint and his collaborators identified footprints, most likely produced by brachiosaurs
Sharing untold stories of women in music history
These Western scholars are amplifying the impact made by composer Ann Southam, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell and poet Hildegard Jone
Brain imaging technique discovered by Western researchers drives AI audiovisual analysis
Western study shows how brain processes real world with ‘4D’ imaging
Two new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, four renewed
Evan Bowness holds CRC in Sustainability and Equity, Robert Buchkowski holds CRC in Climate Change Ecology
Western-led study uncovers potential strategy to help patients living with HIV
Findings show protein’s role in slowing decay of latent HIV reservoir
Ivey prof studies ‘idea theft’ and how to stop it
Zoe Kinias uncovers why attention limitations let idea thieves thrive in workplaces
Western awarded $5M to study safe storage of advanced nuclear fuel
Three-year investment supports research into safety, ongoing priority for industry, government and communities
Western astrophysicists predict origins of unexpected space objects
New model created to simulate interstellar activity in our solar system and next closest, Alpha Centauri
Western math professor Ján Mináč to receive 2025 Jeffery-Williams Prize
The prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to mathematical research
Western researchers find exercise provides brain boost after sports-related concussions
New research shows aerobic exercise enhances executive function during early concussion recovery
Western campus acts as ‘living lab’ for building smart cities
Project uses smart technology to provide critical information on infrastructure, atmospheric conditions
Western researchers tackle major health challenges with $18M in grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding drives study of key diseases, treatments