A wonder-filled week of the brain
Montreal Neurological Institute scientists discover a new mechanism driving spread of cancer
A protein commonly found in human cells could be an important switch that activates cancer cell metastasis, according to a new study by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro at 香蕉视频 and the MUHC. The finding focuses attention on a biological mechanism that until now was largely overlooked. The discovery of the protein鈥檚 effect significantly expands our understanding of epithelial cancers such as breast and lung cancer.
Come witness young students perform brain surgery for the first time
This Saturday, February 21st twenty CEGEP students will meet at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital 鈥 The Neuro, at 香蕉视频 and the MUHC for a unique chance-to test their skills at 鈥榖rain鈥 surgery. These students were prize winners at the Bench to Bedside Conference for Youth 2015 - geared at stimulating student career interests in medicine, surgery and medical research.
Improves tumour surgeries and extends survival times for brain cancer patients
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Years ago, children were warned that smoking could stunt their growth, but now a major study by an international team including the Montreal Neurological Institute at 香蕉视频 and the University of Edinburgh shows new evidence that long-term smoking could cause thinning of the brain鈥檚 cortex. The cortex is the outer layer of the brain in which critical cognitive functions such as memory, language and perception take place. Interestingly, the findings also suggest that stopping smoking helps to restore at least part of the cortex鈥檚 thickness.
The Neuro鈥檚 McConnell Brain Imaging Centre reaches a milestone
How does the brain grow and develop in childhood and aging? How does brain activity shape and unfold within milliseconds? How does our brain respond to objects, faces, food, and music? How is the brain affected in drug abuse, multiple sclerosis, depression? How can we better prepare for neurosurgeries?
The Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) at 香蕉视频 invites applications for four Assistant Professors who will focus on one or more of our priority areas:
Every year the Reitman family puts out a generous spread for all The Neuro鈥檚 staff continuing a legacy of celebrating care and dedication
In 1947 Ruth Reitman had a difficult surgery at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital 鈥 The Neuro, at 香蕉视频 and the 香蕉视频 Health Centre. Grateful and impressed by the treatment and care she received, Mrs. Reitman arranged a Christmas party for neurosurgeon Dr. William Cone, his residents and nursing staff. This small gathering quickly grew into the annual Reitman luncheon.
聽Study has far-reaching implications for unconscious role of infant experiences on adult development
An infant鈥檚 mother tongue creates neural patterns that the unconscious brain retains years later even if the child totally stops using the language, (as can happen in cases of international adoption) according to a new joint study by scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro and 香蕉视频鈥檚 Department of Psychology. The study offers the first neural evidence that traces of the 鈥渓ost鈥 language remain in the brain.
Scientists shed light on ARSACS a genetic disease affecting Quebecers in regions of Charlevoix and Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean
<p>New study examines link between brain cortex and food buying habits</p>
<p>MONTREAL: Will that be a pizza for you or will you go for a salad? Choosing what you eat is not simply a matter of taste, conclude scientists in a new study at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of 香蕉视频 and the 香蕉视频 Health Centre. As you glance over a menu or peruse the shelves in a supermarket, your brain is making decisions based more on a food鈥檚 caloric content. </p>
<p>Join us as we welcome Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier and Dr. Laurie Betito to explore a topic rarely discussed by those with neurological diseases and disorders: Sex. Come get answers to your questions on communication, sexual positions, dysfunction and general sex education in an open, enlightening and uplifting environment. It鈥檚 a natural expression for every human being and it鈥檚 on everyone鈥檚 mind, so let鈥檚 talk about it. Let鈥檚 talk about sex.</p>
<p>October is Brain Tumour Awareness Month</p>
October is Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as 鈥淟ou Gehrig鈥檚 Disease,鈥 is a devastating fatal disease of the nervous system that kills two to five Canadians every day. On September 19th and 20th, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), at 香蕉视频 and the 香蕉视频 Health Centre will host the 10th Annual ALS Symposium of the Fondation Andr茅-Delambre. Nearly one hundred researchers and clinicians from several countries will come together to discuss recent progress in ALS research.