/neuro/taxonomy/term/489/all en /neuro/article/research/piano-jazz-halls-neuropsychology-lab Patrick Hewan reflects on the importance of Black History Month and building a more inclusive future in neuroscience. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:08:17 +0000 Stephane Mukunzi 5929 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/pandemic-worriers-shown-have-impaired-general-cognitive-abilities-335240 <h4>The impairments observed may explain poor decisions about COVID-prevention measures</h4> <p>The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our psychological limits. Some have been more affected than others by the stress of potential illness and the confusion of constantly changing health information and new restrictions. A new study finds the pandemic may have also impaired people’s cognitive abilities and altered risk perception, at a time when making the right health choices is critically important.</p> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:01:50 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5274 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/la-fondation-pour-laudition-awards-robert-zatorre-its-grand-prix-scientifique-334972 <h2><b>Honour recognizes his research into asymmetric functioning of the brain for speech and music processing</b></h2> <p>Professor Robert Zatorre has been recognized for his work by <i>La Fondation Pour l’Audition</i>, a research institute and hearing advocacy organization based in Paris, France. He is this year’s recipient of the Grand Prix Scientifique, which recognizes leading research into the human auditory system.</p> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:07:44 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5212 at /neuro /neuro/article/open-science-research/uncovering-relationship-between-lifestyle-personality-and-brain-structure “The most defining characteristic of humans is, in my opinion, the complexity of our social systems” Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:09:24 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5101 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/brenda-milner-turns-103 Today is a special day for The Neuro and the world of neuroscience, as Brenda Milner is celebrating her 103rd birthday. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:10:08 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5063 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/robert-zatorre-wins-major-international-award-322588 <p><b>C. L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize recognizes his seminal work in the cognition of music</b></p> <p>Cognitive neuroscientist Robert Zatorre has been awarded the C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize in Cognitive Sciences.</p> <p>The Heineken Prize–given every two years to five different researchers–is considered the most prestigious international science prize in The Netherlands and includes a monetary reward of US$200,000. Previous winners include Nancy Kanwisher of MIT, and Stanislas Dehaene of the Collège de France.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:45:15 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 4585 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/link-between-loneliness-and-hiv A study published by Dr. Lesley Fellows and her colleagues provides a portrait of loneliness linked to the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV. Tue, 19 May 2020 14:36:28 +0000 Shawn Hayward 4570 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/happy-birthday-brenda-288019 <p><strong>Scientist Brenda Milner, born in 1918, pioneered memory research</strong></p> <p>Pioneering neuropsychologist Brenda Milner turns 100 today. Milner made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of human memory.  </p> <p>Born on July 15, 1918 in Manchester, UK, Milner came to Canada in 1944 and finished a PhD at ƻ����Ժ under psychologist Donald Hebb in 1952, moving on to a tenured position studying epilepsy patients at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro).</p> Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:03:22 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3118 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/how-hiv-affects-brain-264537 <p><strong>Study tracks patients to better understand effects and possible treatments</strong></p> <p>December 1 is World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness about a disease that has afflicted 70 million people worldwide, 35 million of whom have died as a result.</p> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 21:51:50 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2369 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/stigma-impairs-cognition-men-living-hiv-292057 <p><strong>Reducing stigma may address cognitive impairment in this population</strong></p> <p>A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention.</p> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:54:40 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3264 at /neuro /neuro/node/3010 <p>Decision neuroscience addresses how the brain makes decisions, ranging from perception: “What is that thing?” or “Who is that person?" to value-based: “Do I want to buy that thing?” or “Should I vote for that person?".</p> Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:16:02 +0000 deborah.rashcovsky@mcgill.ca 3010 at /neuro