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York U. scientist links midbrain to ability to hold head upright Discovery provides insights into torticollis syndrome, treatment

TORONTO, February 14, 2002 -- Douglas Crawford, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience at York University, and his team of researchers have discovered that the midbrain site known as the interstitial nucleus of Cajal (INC) is responsible for controlling the neck muscles that maintain head posture. Moreover, Crawford and his team determined that an imbalance between the […]

Peacekeeping or Gatekeeping? York U. conference examines Canadian foreign and security policy post September 11

TORONTO, January 31, 2002 -- The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and Pentagon signalled sweeping changes to Canada’s own domestic and international security policies, ranging from the Canadian government’s anti-terrorism legislation to sending Canadian combat-ready troops into Afghanistan. To offer insight into these changes and how they represent a shift away from traditionally […]