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Molecule shown to repair damaged axons

A foray into plant biology led one researcher to discover that a natural molecule can repair axons, the thread-like projections that carry electrical signals between cells. Axonal damage is the major culprit underlying disability in conditions such as spinal cord injury and stroke. 

Classified as: Biology, brain injury, neurosurgery, Neurology, axons, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (MNI), Fusicoccin-A, Andrew Kaplan, Alyson Fournier, spinal injury
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Published on: 8 Mar 2017

HEADS UP On The Concussion Issue to raise awareness of head injury

An all-star lineup of experts in the fields of sports and neurology will share a stage on Jan. 27 to discuss concussions, a serious injury that has only recently been getting the attention it deserves.

Classified as: Concussion, sport, brain injury, HEADS UP, alain ptito, Athletics, Angela Genge, Dr. Angela Genge, alain ptito, Guy Rouleau
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Published on: 11 Jan 2017

McGill expert: Michael Schumacher out of a coma

Classified as: brain injury, coma, Michael Schumacher, Mohammad Maleki
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Published on: 16 Jun 2014
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