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Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the first inherited cause of intellectual disability and one of the most prevalent causes of autism spectrum disorders.

Alison Wilson, a Master’s Student at the University of Calgary, aims to use magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate the pathophysiology of chronic post-traumatic headache.

Thanks to advances in cancer treatments, more than 80% of children treated for brain tumors now survive at least five years after their diagnosis.

By profiling the protein expression signatures of multiple patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines, we recently identified a major signalling pathway involved in glioblastoma cell migration.

The microbes living in our gut have recently been found to affect important developmental processes such as brain development and hormonal regulation during puberty.

Every five minutes, someone in Canada experiences a stroke.

Motivated, goal-directed behaviours exist to sustain life and permit both humans and animals to learn to navigate the world while pursuing rewards and avoiding threats and punishment.

The world population is rapidly aging; there is a real need for effective, personalized lifestyle recommendations for promoting healthy cognitive aging.

This research aims to unravel the mysteries of Rett syndrome (RTT), a severe neurodevelopmental condition primarily affecting girls, characterized by mental and physical impairments.

Substance use during pregnancy can have negative effects on infants, including congenital disabilities, delayed neurodevelopment, and long-term learning difficulties.