/neuro/taxonomy/term/123/all en /neuro/channels/event/49th-preston-robb-neuroscience-day-359534 <p>The event honours the career and memory of Preston Robb, who is considered one of the founders of Canadian child neurology. Dr. Robb started pediatric neurology at the MCH.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:21:31 +0000 justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca 6163 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/discovery-gives-answers-parents-children-rare-disease Scientists identify gene mutations that cause debilitating neurodevelopmental problems in infancy. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:41:07 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6130 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/protective-mechanism-against-spinocerebellar-ataxia A recent study has discovered a genetic mechanism that protects people from developing a type of spinocerebellar ataxia, a mechanism that one third of the population lack. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:01:24 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6089 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/repressing-faulty-gene A study underway at The Neuro is the first in Canada to evaluate whether a treatment using an antisense oligonucleotide therapy would be effective against Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:47:10 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5977 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/neurological-disease-paradigm-shift-354315 <h2><b>Researchers propose a new model for classifying Parkinson’s</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>One of the things that makes developing effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease so challenging is its complexity. While some forms are caused by genetics, others have environmental factors, and patients can show a wide range of symptoms of varying severity. Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is also currently made very late, after the disease may have been in the brain for a decade or more.</p> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:23:16 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5893 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/neurodegenerative-gene-focus-new-open-science-project A new project led by scientists at The Neuro is zeroing in on a gene important to the study of neurological diseases. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:49:35 +0000 Neuro Communications 5871 at /neuro /neuro/article/open-science/neuros-biobank-makes-genetic-data-available-global-science-community Repository contains 1,500 Parkinson’s and 300 ALS samples and the numbers are growing. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:22:09 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5849 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/frequent-genetic-cause-late-onset-ataxia-uncovered-quebec-led-international-collaboration-344269 <h4><b>Discovery will improve diagnosis and open treatment possibilities for thousands of people with this debilitating neurodegenerative condition worldwide</b></h4> <p>A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the <i>New England Journal of Medicine</i> reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.</p> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:15:03 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5680 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/genomic-research-should-work-african-ancestry-populations-too Increased funding and more international collaboration would probably help boost ongoing representation efforts. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:57:02 +0000 Anne Edimo 5730 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-patient-care/ending-diagnostic-odyssey A new genetic study in New England Journal of Medicine offers hope for thousands with debilitating late-onset gait disorder. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:10:46 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5701 at /neuro /neuro/channels/event/1st-national-neurogenetic-variant-interpretation-course-virtual-course-343294 <p><b>Who should attend </b>The review course is aimed at practicing<b> neurologists, neurology residents and fellows</b> across Canada who are interested in a comprehensive review of the current clinical genetic practices dealing with neurological d</p> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:21:40 +0000 gallage.peiris@mail.mcgill.ca 5655 at /neuro /neuro/article/day-life-patient-care-neuro-xxceptional/day-life-meet-rare-disease-genetic-counsellor The Neuro’s Nancy Anoja gives us a look into her work and motivations, and shares a message for people living with rare neurological diseases Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:10:24 +0000 Anita Kar, Vanessa Tamburro 5339 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/study-links-genes-function-across-human-brain-330004 <p><strong>Comparing two neural maps reveals the roles of genes in cognition, perception and feeling</strong></p> <p>Many psychiatric disorders have genetic causes, but the exact mechanism of how genes influence higher brain function remains a mystery. A new study provides a map linking the genetic signature of functions across the human brain, a tool that may provide new targets for future treatments.</p> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:19:19 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 4935 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-i-choose-neuro/new-faculty-spotlight-sali-farhan Sali Farhan is an accomplished human genomicist who bridges the gap between the clinic and the lab. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:07:43 +0000 Shawn Hayward 4904 at /neuro /neuro/article/open-science-research/understanding-parkinsons-genetics-open-science Dr. Ziv Gan-Or is using Open Science methods to identify genes strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease, an important step in understanding the genetics of this condition. Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:56:32 +0000 Shawn Hayward 4822 at /neuro