The hippocampus is a small, complex, folded brain structure that holds clues to several brain disorders. It is also one of the most difficult-to-map regions of the brain. After developing a successful technique to digitally ...
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Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers have shown that chronic exposure during adolescence to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis, may induce long-lasting memory impairments ...
Dec 21, 2022
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A new study by Western neuroscientists suggests that, unlike true reality, perception in virtual reality is more strongly influenced by our expectations than the visual information before our eyes.
Dec 13, 2022
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People with diabetes were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new global study, co-authored by a Western professor, examines the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes care by drawing a parallel with the impact ...
Dec 9, 2022
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There's more to a strand of hair than meets the eye. This human tissue is a chronological record-keeper of the adversities endured by the human body and mind.
Dec 2, 2022
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Findings from a new trial suggest that lowering dialysis temperatures does not lead to improved patient outcomes, despite previous studies suggesting otherwise.
Nov 10, 2022
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Ending homelessness isn't as simple as providing a roof over a head. Persons leaving homelessness need to thrive—they need to nurture their mental well-being, integrate into their communities, engage in meaningful activity ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Children have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of Western's Human Environment's Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) shows knowledge—not nagging—could be the missing ingredient ...
Oct 31, 2022
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A new long-term study led by neuroscientists at Western University shows short-term symptoms from COVID-19, like labored breathing, fever, and dry cough, may just be the proverbial tip of the iceberg.
Oct 18, 2022
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A team of Western researchers is working to improve our understanding of how exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may impact the developing brain of the fetus.
Oct 6, 2022
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