News - 2024
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New Western research aims to improve sleep and combat dementia
July 26, 2024In a step toward combating dementia, Western researchers have received a $1.1 million grant from the... (Read the full article)
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Western Institute for Neuroscience boosts impact with open science
May 16, 2024First official open science institute at Western joins network of five Canadian research hubs (Read the full article)
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Western examines the brain’s secrets
February 28, 2024President Alan Shepard in conversation with professors Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon on the latest advances... (Read the full article)
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New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development
February 27, 2024Researchers use MRI to show how health of placenta may influence childhood cognition, behaviour (Read the full article)
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Western researchers examine intimate relationships
February 14, 2024Aided by insights from couples, these studies probe intricacies of romantic partnerships (Read the full article)
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Expert insight: Excessive social media use worsened adolescent mental health during COVID-19
January 19, 2024Lockdowns and lack of support networks left youth more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media (Read the full article)
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New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
January 12, 2024Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games (Read the full article)
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