Promise for treating core symptom of frontotemporal dementia

Health - Jan 23
Health

A new study led by Western researchers found frequent treatment with intranasal oxytocin - a hormone in the brain associated with empathy - offers promise for addressing a key symptom among patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD): Apathy. It's a common issue among those with FTD which affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, impacting language, behaviour and decision making.

Astronauts’ eyes weaken during long space missions

Astronomy & Space

Stays of six months to a year in weightlessness on the International Space Station affect ocular biomechanics, but the changes don't last, according to a study led by UdeM's Santiago Costantino.

Life Sciences - Jan 23

Super enzyme that regulates testosterone levels in males discovered in ’crazy’ bird species

Life Sciences

A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a "crazy" species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, an international study involving researchers at Simon Fraser University has found.

Health - Jan 23

Vaccine against COVID-19: an avenue for longer-lasting protection

Health

A molecule already used for different purposes in humans could improve post-vaccination immune memory.

Health - Jan 21

Virtual reality and hypnosis bring relief

Health

UdeM scientists are combining immersive imagery and hypnotic techniques to reduce pain and anxiety in patients who have cancer of the blood.

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