Neuroscience
Neuroscientists get yes-no answers via brain activity
(Medical Xpress)—Western researchers have used neuroimaging to read human thought via brain activity when they are conveying specific 'yes' or 'no' answers.
May 30, 2013
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University of Western Ontario
Surgery
'Bio-glue' could mean end to surgical sutures, staples
Western biomaterials expert Kibret Mequanint—in partnership with Malcolm Xing from University of Manitoba—has developed the first-ever hydrophobic (water-hating) fluid, which displaces body fluids surrounding an injury ...
May 23, 2022
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Pediatrics
Researchers write ABCs of language disorder
While we expect to see scientists publishing in journals aimed at peers, a pair of Western researchers recently targeted a younger audience for their work—a lot younger.
Jul 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits for offspring
While previous research has shown that prenatal cannabis exposure can obstruct the normal growth of a fetus, the long-term impacts on brain development are still unknown. Western researchers are now providing fresh insight ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Game study not playing around with PTSD relief
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients wrestling with one of its main symptoms may find long-term relief beyond medication thanks to the work of a Western researcher.
May 26, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain game doesn't offer brain gain
A new study led by a team of Western University neuroscientists has debunked claims that getting better at a brain training game can translate to improved performance in other, untrained cognitive tasks.
Jul 30, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease
After hearing firsthand from patients about how the disease impacted their lives, a team of researchers and graduate students at University of Western Ontario were inspired to investigate the symptoms associated with an understudied ...
May 17, 2023
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Cardiology
Research shows black licorice has little-known negative health effects
Black licorice. You either love it – or you hate it. But one Western researcher is offering a reason to pass the next time you think about reaching for that black licorice jelly bean, twist or whip – your health.
Apr 21, 2017
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Medical research
Novel approach to COVID-19 vaccine shows early promise
A Western University team's novel approach to developing a COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in inducing a robust immune response, early data shows.
Dec 20, 2021
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Surgery
Open-source tech enables 3D-printed surgical table
A collaborative project between Western Engineering and Michigan Tech University was successful in building a 3D-printed, functional surgical fracture table at a fraction of what it would normally cost.
Jul 16, 2022
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