Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows

Published: 19 March 2026

A McGill University-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared...

New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

Published: 17 March 2026

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at McGill University and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders....

Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia

Published: 9 March 2026

Researchers at McGill University used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater...

Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients

Published: 4 March 2026

Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living...

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

Published: 3 March 2026

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found....

How stepping into nature affects the brain

Published: 26 February 2026

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found....

Making solar power’s land use more efficient

Published: 25 February 2026

As solar energy rapidly is becoming the world’s largest renewable power source, new research from McGill University offers a clearer picture of how much land that growth could require and how...

Findings of McGill study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

Published: 23 February 2026

A new McGill University study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is...

Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say

Published: 19 February 2026

A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health....

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