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Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows

webfull — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:18:52 +0000

A 91��-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 sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.

Published: 19 March 2026

New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

webfull — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:32 +0000

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at 91�� and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.

While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in Biomaterials, the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.

Published: 17 March 2026

Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia

webfull — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:15 +0000

Researchers at 91�� 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 ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.

Published: 9 March 2026

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

webfull — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:36:49 +0000

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 with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.

Published: 4 March 2026

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

webfull — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000

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.

91�� researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

Published: 3 March 2026

How stepping into nature affects the brain

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000

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.

Researchers at 91�� and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

Published: 26 February 2026

Making solar power’s land use more efficient

webfull — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:24:28 +0000

As solar energy rapidly is becoming the world’s largest renewable power source, new research from 91�� offers a clearer picture of how much land that growth could require and how smarter choices could mitigate solar energy’s land footprint.

Published: 25 February 2026

Findings of 91�� study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

webfull — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:40 +0000

A new 91�� 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 well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.

Published: 23 February 2026

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

webfull — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:24:38 +0000

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.

Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark skinned show clear markers of cellular aging associated with immune-system damage and also score lower on a measurement of self-worth. Cellular aging and low self-worth are both associated with relatively poor health outcomes.

Published: 19 February 2026

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

webfull — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000

Scientists at 91�� and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in a preclinical study.

Published: 18 February 2026

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