2022
Should you believe your eyes? Not necessarily in virtual reality says new study
December 16, 2022
Research led by neuroscientist Jody Culham examines the promise and limitations of virtual reality (VR) and suggests that perception of size in VR is more strongly influenced by our expectations than the visual information before our eyes.Leighton Schreyer named Gold Medal Winner
October 27, 2022
Leighton Schreyer, BSc'22 has been globally recognized for his outstanding research paper entitled "The Discovery of an Epigenetic Signature for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Analysis" at the Global Undergraduate AwardsUncovering consequences of prenatal cannabis exposure
October 06, 2022
A team led by Western PhD student Mohammed H. Sarikahya under the supervision of Steven Laviolette, PhD are working to improve our understanding of how exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may impact the developing brain of the fetus.Unravelling the mysteries of cancer and neurodegeneration
October 03, 2022
Scientists Drs. Kun Ping Lu and Xiao Zhen Zhou are navigating a delicate balancing act. They are studying a stress-response enzyme involved in a puzzling inverse relationship between cancer and Alzheimer’s disease: people at risk for one disease are less likely to get the other.Research: Guardians of the cell that become dysfunctional in Parkinson’s disease provide clues for new treatments
October 03, 2022
Alpha-synuclein is thought to be a leading culprit in the development of major neurological disorders. Through a global collaboration of researchers, Marco Prado, PhD, and his team have developed a better understanding of how alpha-synuclein interacts with a cellular defense mechanism known as the chaperome.Scientists attract $1.7M to tackle global challenges
October 03, 2022
Neuroscientist and physiotherapy professor Sue Peters is one of seven researchers awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Peters is using the grant to purchase equipment that will significantly impact her work to improve mobility recovery in stroke survivors.New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development
August 04, 2022
With a goal to lower the risks of neurodevelopmental disorders, Western BrainsCAN researchers are investigating what happens to a baby's developing brain when an infection occurs during pregnancy.Causes and consequences of math anxiety in children
August 04, 2022
Western BrainsCAN has recently launched a webpage to offer tips and strategies for parents and families whose children are struggling with math. The site includes a webinar discussion featuring psychology professor Daniel Ansari and Thames Valley District School Board principal Scott Askey. They address questions such as “how early does math anxiety start?” and “is there such thing as a math brain?”
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