Brain Research

• COMMENTARY: Why do we root for certain teams? The answer is in our heads

  Veena Dwivedi of Brock University says our brains respond differently when we perceive people to be on 'our teams.'

  Jun 9, 2019
  
• Scientists restore some activity in brains of dead pigs — here’s why it matters

  Such research might lead to new therapies for strokes and other conditions, as well as provide a new way to study the brain and how drugs work in it, researchers said.

  Science

  Apr 17, 2019
  
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• 10 minutes of low-intensity activity boosts brain health in older adults: Western study

  The study also found the post-exercise boost to cognitive function was not limited to those with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2019
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• MRI scans suggest transgender people’s brains resemble their identified gender: study

  The brains of transgender people who identify as men resemble biologically male brains in some ways and vice versa, research suggests.

  Health

  May 24, 2018
• Doctors discover empty space where part of man’s brain should be

  An 84-year-old man in Northern Ireland who arrived in the emergency room appeared to have a big empty space where part of his brain should be.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2018
• Award-winning Toronto-based neuroscientist unlocking the mystery behind memories

  A top Toronto-based neuroscientist is helping to unlock the mysteries of how the mind creates memories.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2016
• Canadian-based researcher to share ‘Nobel of neuroscience’ Brain Prize

  A Toronto-based researcher is among three scientists receiving the world's most valuable prize for brain research in recognition of their work on the mechanisms of memory.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2016
• ‘I have that gut feeling he is there’: Family, U of A hosting international brain science expert

  A world renowned expert in human consciousness will soon speak in Edmonton at a free event and you're invited.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2016
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• Screen time can be harmful for brain development: U of A study

  Recent studies from a group of Alberta researchers suggests lots of screen time for young kids may do more harm than good.

  Health

  Dec 3, 2015