The hippocampus – a seahorse-shaped region of the brain which plays a particularly important role in cognitive aging and memory function – has been studied as a singular region for several years. However, there remains a gap in understanding the factor …
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Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed
Employees honoured for demonstrating integrity, respect and commitment to service
New math approach provides insight into memory formation
Western neuroscientists analyze timing of brain activity patterns in new study
Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour: Study
Neuroscientists studied participants watching classic TV series in fMRI scanner
Touchscreens and milkshakes: Western study reveals more about brain’s reward systems
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers pave way to new treatments for addiction, schizophrenia, depression
Breaking new ground on ‘untapped’, alternative brain imaging technique
Western officially launches new Optical Neuroimaging Research Group
New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development
Western researchers probe how mother’s immune response affects risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
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Western researcher’s old cargo bicycle embarks on new journey for charity
Western, McGill team up in new neuroscience initiative
Groundbreaking research projects can have economic, societal impact near-term
New research targets faster diagnosis for Parkinson’s patients
Western, McGill team up to develop more equitable assessment method
Confronting the complexities of brain diseases
Western’s innovative, collaborative work to discover new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions
Neuroscience experts unlock mystery of autism-related anxiety
Collaboration, best-in-class tech enabling Western’s innovative research
Finding treatments for brain diseases
Putting the pieces together