Researchers find new genetic pathway behind neurodevelopmental disorders

Thirty minutes more sleep makes for “cooler-headed” children

Early life adversity affects broad regions of brain DNA in both rodents and humans.

Researchers find a small region in the genome that plays a role in the development of psychiatric disease and obesity.

Sleep and sleep disorders > Diane Boivin wrote a fascinating health guide on sleep with a special focus on night shift workers and new mothers

Effects of child abuse  > Researchers are exploring the effects of child abuse on the brain and on suicidal tendency.

The Quebec Charter for a Healthy and Diverse Body Image > Two and a half years after its inception,  it is shaping public perception.

Michael Meaney, neuroscientist at the Douglas Institute, receives the Order of Canada

Prenatal maternal stress > New data will lead to a better understanding of its impact on mothers-to-be and their fetuses

Alzheimer's Disease > Douglas researchers tackle Alzheimer’s Disease through prevention. Participate in their study.