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In some cases of ALS, it is clear that specific inherited genetic changes (called mutations) can not only cause the disease, but can do so by creating a protein (the end product of genes that actually does a function in our cells) that has an abnormal, toxic function resulting in motor neuron...

Autism is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in Canada. It has a profound impact on the health, wellness and socioeconomic wellbeing of the patients and their families. Project Overview Autism is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in Canada. It has a profound...

Individuals who engage on social media often disclose a personal dementia diagnosis or identify as a caregiver, yet little is known about the impact of that disclosure. Project Overview Individuals who engage on social media often disclose a personal dementia diagnosis or identify as a caregiver,...

Brain Canada lance la Semaine Cerveau en tête 2026. Cette initiative mondiale réunit des organisations du monde entier pour sensibiliser le public et souligner l'importance cruciale de la santé du cerveau. En finançant des recherches révolutionnaires et en développant stratégiquement les talents de...

Biomarkers are measurable indicators that help determine if a person may have, or be at risk of, developing a disease. Project Overview Biomarkers are measurable indicators that help determine if a person may have, or be at risk of, developing a disease. Changes in the brain can start more than a...

In everyday life, we are solicited by numerous stimulations coming from different sensory modalities (e.g., visual, tactile, auditory…). Project Overview In everyday life, we are solicited by numerous stimulations coming from different sensory modalities (e.g., visual, tactile, auditory…). These...

The early and severe loss of serotonin neurons along with the neuroprotective effects of SSRIs in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) strongly implicates the serotonin system in disease pathology. Project Overview The early and severe loss of serotonin neurons along with the neuroprotective effects of SSRIs...

Males are 4X more likely than females to develop Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), suggesting that the biology of sex development contributes to the risk of developing this neurodevelopmental condition. Project Overview Males are 4X more likely than females to develop Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...

The understanding of the factors responsible for the increased risk of cognitive problems in women remains limited. Project Overview The understanding of the factors responsible for the increased risk of cognitive problems in women remains limited. Determining the function of small vessel disease...

Strokes often cause brain damage that can severely affect motor function, particularly fine movements of the hands and digits. Project Overview Strokes often cause brain damage that can severely affect motor function, particularly fine movements of the hands and digits. The motor cortex is the main...