Researchers at Montreal Neurological Institute identify a genetic bottleneck that determines the proportion of mutated mtDNA transmitted from mother to child. This understanding can inform genetic counselling and treatment, offering hope for preventing debilitating diseases like maternally inherited blindness.
Researchers at Montreal Neurological Institute discovered a critical gene, Runx1, that regulates motor neuron development and maintenance. This finding holds promise for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.
A new study reveals that ghrelin hormone enhances the brain's response to food-related cues, making food more attractive. The hormone targets regions involved in reward and motivation, similar to those affected by drug addiction.
A new neuroimaging study maps functional brain areas to improve cognitive skills before, during, and after brain tumour surgery. The study uses fMRI to localize important areas and preserve motor, sensory, and cognitive abilities.
Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute found that concussed athletes with depression showed reduced brain activity in regions known to be implicated in depression. The study provides important clinical implications for treating individuals who have suffered a cerebral concussion and highlights the importance of early interv...
A study by Montreal Neurological Institute researchers found that tone-deaf individuals have a thicker cortex in regions involved in auditory and musical processing. This parallels the observed cortex thickness in dyslexia, suggesting abnormal neuronal migration or cell pruning during development may contribute to the disorder.
A new study identifies netrin-1 as the key molecule responsible for repelling adult stem cells away from spinal cord injuries. This discovery could lead to novel therapies for repairing previously irreversible nerve damage.
A new drug under investigation for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) shows promising results in reducing new brain lesions and frequency of relapses. Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute found that rituximab significantly improved treatment outcomes, providing a clearer picture of the role of B-cells in MS.
Researchers at Montreal Neurological Institute have identified two proteins involved in copper regulation that play a key role in maintaining the balance of copper between different cellular compartments. The study suggests that these findings could lead to better therapies for several neurological diseases.
Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery about the parkin gene, which plays a novel role in nerve cell survival. This finding may help identify potential treatment targets for Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.