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Restoring brain plasticity may hold key to reversing age-related cognitive decline
Posted in Medicine on 21st Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Evidence suggests age-related cognitive decline is not caused by brain cells dying but rather a simple reduction in plasticity.
Hundreds of autism genes found to be triggered by a single key protein
Posted in Science on 18th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Despite some exciting recent advances in early detection methods, autism spectrum disorder is still a frustratingly mysterious and elusive condition.
Radar could make for less-biased heart checks
Posted in Science on 16th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Using radar to monitor people's heartbeats, and the technology could allow for more accurate diagnoses of heart maladies.
Psychedelics Are Showing Real Promise for Treating Mental Disorders
Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
These substances are making their way into the heart of the psychology establishment.
Baycrest Virtual Brain joins flagship neuroscience initiative in Europe
Posted in Science on 15th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
The Virtual Brain, an international brain-mapping platform co-developed by Baycrest researchers, has become part of the Human Brain Project.