University of Montreal Research Articles

Music Improves Social Communication in Children with ASD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study reports children on the autism spectrum who participate in musical activities have significantly improved social communication skills than those who are not exposed to music therapy.... Read More...

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Smell and Behavior: The Scents of Taking Action

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Researchers report an inhibitory circuit which releases GABA into the olfactory bulb modulates behavioral responses to odors in lampreys.... Read More...

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Targeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat Obesity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2018

Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.... Read More...

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Teen Cannabis Use Not Without Risk to Cognitive Development

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

A new study reports the lasting effects of teen cannabis use can be observed on important cognitive function and appears to have a more pronounced effect than alcohol use on neurodevelopment.... Read More...

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Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

Researchers investigate the role the BMI1 gene plays in the onset and development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports the loss of BMI1 triggers and increased production of amyloid beta and decreases neural ability to eliminate the protein.... Read More...

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Mercury Rising: Are All the Fish We Eat Toxic?

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2018

Researchers say industrial fishing could be exposing people in coastal areas and island nations to excessively high levels of mercury. It is estimated that people from 38% of countries examined may be exposed to higher methylmercury levels from fish than is deemed safe for fetal development.... Read More...

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Better Understanding ALS by Looking at How Cells Change

Neuroscience NewsMarch 19, 2018

A new study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms behind ALS.... Read More...

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Childhood Aggression: Rooted in Genetics, Influenced by Environment

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2017

While both reactive and proactive aggression in children appears to be genetic, it is the environment the child is exposed to that determines whether the behavior gets worse or better as the child ages, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Some Video Games Are Good For Older Adults’ Brains

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2017

Using the classic Nintendo game, Super Mario 64, researchers discover playing 3D platform games could help older brains to stave off mild cognitive impairment. Researchers report older people who played the video game had gray matter increases in the cerebellum, hippocampus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.... Read More...

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Eight New Epilepsy Genes Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2017

Using whole genome sequencing, researchers have identified eight novel genes associated with epileptic encephalopathy.... Read More...

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For Academic Success A Little Stress May Help

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2017

A new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reports children who experience very little or too much stress when they start secondary education are at higher risk of dropping out of school than those who experience moderate anxiety.... Read More...

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Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2017

According to researchers, teens who frequently use marijuana have a 159% increased risk of developing recurrent psychotic-like experiences. The new study also reflects on the effects of cannabis use with cognitive development.... Read More...

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From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively

Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories

Neurology

From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary

People with family history of Alzheimer’s disease may show memory changes four decades before typical age of onset

AI

From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

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Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary

Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

University of Montreal

Smell and Behavior: The Scents of Taking Action

Targeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat Obesity

Teen Cannabis Use Not Without Risk to Cognitive Development

Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Mercury Rising: Are All the Fish We Eat Toxic?

Better Understanding ALS by Looking at How Cells Change

Childhood Aggression: Rooted in Genetics, Influenced by Environment

Some Video Games Are Good For Older Adults’ Brains

Eight New Epilepsy Genes Discovered

Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis