University of Alberta Research Articles

Immune response in brain and spinal cord could offer clues to treating neurological diseases

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2020

Microglia can interfere with macrophages, preventing the movement of these blood immune cells to injury sites. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Your DNA is not your destiny, or a good predictor of your health

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2019

A new study reports diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes may have a genetic contribution of 5-10% at most.... Read More...

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How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2019

White blood cells in the brain are regulated by the CD33 protein. CD33 decreases the likelihood that a person will develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2019

Short term increases in sugar consumption raise the susceptibility to colitis and worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in mouse models.... Read More...

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Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2019

The nucleus reuniens is responsible for coordinating synchronous slow waves between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus during sleep. The findings suggest the nucleus reuniens plays a critical role in sleep-dependant memory consolidation.... Read More...

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How background noise affects brain activity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 21, 2019

Researchers noted alterations in brain activity during cognitive tasks when playing outdoor sounds in the background. Findings shed light on how the environment affects how we perceive the world around us and how we tune out to background noises.... Read More...

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New piece of Alzheimer’s puzzle found

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2019

When injected into mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, two short peptides significantly improved memory, reduced inflammation, and lowered amyloid plaque buildup in the brain.... Read More...

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Seeing it both ways: Visual perspective in memory

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2019

How we recall our memories, either through first-person perspective or as an observer, can affect the vividness and potency of the memory. Remembering an event in first-person perspective can make the memory stronger.... Read More...

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Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2019

Artificial intelligence is now better able to detect depression by analyzing the sound of a person's voice. ... Read More...

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Screen time associated with behavioral problems in preschoolers

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Two or more hours of screen time is associated with inattention problems in preschool-aged children. ... Read More...

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Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities. ... Read More...

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Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2018

Researchers identify the top ten funniest words in the English language and determine there are two main kinds of predictors for the funniness of the words; those related to the form and those related to the word's meaning.... Read More...

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Immune response in brain and spinal cord could offer clues to treating neurological diseases

Your DNA is not your destiny, or a good predictor of your health

How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep identified

New piece of Alzheimer’s puzzle found

Seeing it both ways: Visual perspective in memory

Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice

Screen time associated with behavioral problems in preschoolers

Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?