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Researchers discover the cause of an inherited form of epilepsy
Researchers at McGill University have discovered the cause of an inherited form of epilepsy. The disease, known as double-cortex syndrome, primarily affects females and arises from mutations on a gene located on the X chromosome. ...
Medical research
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Promising tool to combat cachexia-induced muscle wasting discovered
(Medical Xpress) -- Cachexia, a syndrome characterized by rapid weight loss and muscle deterioration, is a major cause of death among patients suffering from diseases like cancer, AIDS and chronic infection. ...
Medical research
Jun 13, 2012 |
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McGill discovery: Alzheimer's drugs make bones stronger
(Medical Xpress) -- The drugs commonly used to treat memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients can make bones stronger, according to a recent study led by Faleh Tamimi, assistant professor at McGill University's Faculty of ...
Medications
Jun 08, 2012 |
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Researchers gain new insights into structure of heart muscle fibers
A study led by researchers from McGill University provides new insights into the structure of muscle tissue in the heart – a finding that promises to contribute to the study of heart diseases and to the engineering of ...
Cardiology
May 28, 2012 |
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Taking it all in: Revealing how we sense things
McGill physiology research team sheds light on how the brain processes what we sense.
Neuroscience
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Detecting breast cancer's fingerprint in a droplet of blood
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of successful treatment and long-term survival. However, early cancer diagnosis is still challenging ...
Cancer
Apr 05, 2012 |
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Study suggests new way to treat chronic pain
Nearly one in five people suffers from the insidious and often devastating problem of chronic pain.
Genetics
Mar 26, 2012 |
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New research could provide roadmap for more effective drug discovery for cystic fibrosis
A recent study led by Gergely Lukacs, a professor at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, and published in the January issue of Cell, has shown that restoring normal function to the mutant gene p ...
Medical research
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Researchers crack degeneration process that leads to Alzheimer's
A research group led by Dr. A. Claudio Cuello of McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, has uncovered a critical process in understanding the degeneration of brain cells sensitive ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Open your eyes and smell the roses: Activating the visual cortex improves our sense of smell
A new study reveals for the first time that activating the brain's visual cortex with a small amount of electrical stimulation actually improves our sense of smell. The finding published in the Journal of Neuroscience by res ...
Neuroscience
Feb 28, 2012 |
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How accurate are rapid flu tests? New research could lead to more timely diagnosis
A new study conducted by researchers from McGill University, the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC), and Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Centre, Montreal, has put the accuracy ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Neuron memory key to taming chronic pain
For some, the pain is so great that they can't even bear to have clothes touch their skin. For others, it means that every step is a deliberate and agonizing choice. Whether the pain is caused by arthritic joints, an injury ...
Neuroscience
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Why looks can be deceiving: New research points to brain regions that recognize facial expressions
It's Valentine's Day, he forgot to bring flowers, and somehow that painfully sad look on her face is simply not registering in his mind. Could be it's a problem in his prefrontal cortex?
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Warning! Collision imminent! The brain's quick interceptions help you navigate the world
Researchers at The Neuro and the University of Maryland have figured out the mathematical calculations that specific neurons employ in order to inform us of our distance from an object and the 3-D velocities of moving objects ...
Neuroscience
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Exploring how a parent's education can affect the mental health of their offspring
Could depression in adulthood be tied to a parent's level of education? A new study led by Amélie Quesnel-Vallée, a medical sociologist from McGill University, suggests this is the case.
Health
Jan 26, 2012 |
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