Research
October 14, 2014
Novel communication between neurons and the brain’s immune cells
Pictured:The dendrites of one neuron (red), and microglial cells (green). Researchers in Dr. Brian...
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MoodFx, a new mobile-friendly website, will help Canadian workers with clinical depression
Led by Dr. Raymond Lam, researchers at the Mood Disorders Centre at UBC Hospital...
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July 16, 2014
Stopping ALS starts with knowing how it spreads
Amyotophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating and...
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July 8, 2014
National Core for Neuroethics researchers featured in Science Magazine
Young researchers from the National Core for Neuroethics at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for...
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June 2, 2014
Molecular biosensor important for learning discovered
Although most people take for granted their brain’s ability to be learning almost constantly,...
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May 28, 2014
‘Sticky synapses’ can impair new memories by holding on to old ones
University of British Columbia researchers have discovered that so-called “sticky synapses” in the brain...
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April 21, 2014
Aerobic exercise builds a bigger brain
The human brain appears to be no different than rest of the body when...
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April 7, 2014
Brain connectivity differs dramatically between fallers, non-fallers
Findings from a recently published Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) study suggest that...
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March 19, 2014
Scientists catch brain damage in the act
Scientists have uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage...
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February 21, 2014
New ideas change your brain cells
A new study led by Dr. Shernaz Bamji and her research team affiliated with...
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February 21, 2014
How exercise can boost brain power
In this Q&A published by UBC Public Affairs, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health...
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February 21, 2014
Researchers discover how ALS spreads
A study led by Dr. Neil Cashman and his research team affiliated with the...