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Many proteins in our brain are responsible for memory and learning.

The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia states that persons with dementia must receive the support needed to participate as fully as possible in decisions that affect them.

Infants born early (preterm) are at risk for brain injury and long term neurodevelopmental challenges, including delays in walking, language development, and school-aged cognitive performance.

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are new neurotechnology tools that let our brains communicate directly with external devices in real-time.

Most strokes occur from clots blocking vessels that supply blood flow to the brain.

People living in long-term care (LTC) homes are often socially isolated.

Physical activity is one of the most important means of reducing risk of dementia.

Microglia are the brain’s immune cells, and their role is to protect the brain.

Poor sleep is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

The human brain is vulnerable to too much of mTOR signaling, An important neuronal pathway regulating neuronal development and activity.