How the brain's 'internal compass' works

Published: 22 March 2023

Scientists have gained new insights into the part of the brain that gives us a sense of direction, by tracking neural activity with the latest advances in brain imaging techniques. The findings...

McGill researchers identify correlation between mild behavioural impairment and Alzheimer’s

Published: 8 April 2020

New research from McGill University has found that the presence and severity of mild behavioural impairment (MBI) in cognitively healthy individuals is strongly associated with the presence of...

Canadian researchers and international collaborators seek to improve the care of people living with dementia and their families

Published: 14 March 2019

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be a disorienting experience for the person diagnosed and their families. A diagnosis often leaves the person and their families searching for information and...

Nordic nations, North Americans and Antipodeans rank top in navigation skills

Published: 9 August 2018

People in Nordic countries, North America, Australia, and New Zealand have the best spatial navigational abilities, according to a new study led by UCL and the University of East Anglia....

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