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Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren’t that simple

The familiar labels “night owl” and “early bird,” long used in sleep research, don’t fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.

The 91˿Ƶ-led study published in Nature Communications found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.

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Published: 2 Feb 2026

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

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Published: 29 Jan 2026

Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

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Published: 29 Jan 2026

Weston Family Foundation awards two 91˿Ƶ researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging

Etienne de Villers-Sidani and Philippe Huot have been awarded funding from the Weston Family Foundation’s Rapid Response program for their innovative research advancing diagnostic tools and interventions for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Published: 22 Jan 2026

Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia

A large 91˿Ƶ study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.

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Published: 15 Jan 2026

Three 91˿Ƶ researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced recipients of the latest Partnership Engage Grants competition, including a total of $73,782 awarded to three 91˿Ƶ researc

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Published: 14 Jan 2026

New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson’s disease

A 91˿Ƶ-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson’s disease treatments.

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Published: 17 Dec 2025

Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease

A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.

91˿Ƶ researchers analyzing Ontario data found that fine particles in air pollution are associated with higher levels of a biomarker linked with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus.

Published: 15 Dec 2025

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome.

Published: 10 Dec 2025

91˿Ƶ moves up to third overall in Research Infosource rankings, maintains its No. 2 position for medical research

The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s top research institutions and drivers of innovation

Published: 4 Dec 2025

Group therapy helps cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment

A program developed by a 91˿Ƶ researcher to help cancer survivors cope with the fear their cancer will return is expanding across Canada.

The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program offers evidence-based support to address what co-founder Christine Maheu calls one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery.

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Published: 3 Dec 2025

91˿Ƶ researchers awarded funding to strengthen national capacity in metaresearch

Sam Harper and Arijit Nandi have received funding to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch through the Research-on-Research joint initiative, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).

Published: 2 Dec 2025

24 91˿Ƶ researchers identified in Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List

Twenty-four 91˿Ƶ researchers have been named to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers™ list, a ranking prepared each year by Clarivate, an analytics company based in the US. The list assesses researchers in a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science. The number of 91˿Ƶ scholars on the list grew from 14 in 2024 to 24 in 2025.

Published: 28 Nov 2025

Cancer Research Society invests in 91˿Ƶ discoveries

Twenty-two 91˿Ƶ researchers have received funding from the Cancer Research Society (CRS) through its Operating Grants competition, announced on

Published: 20 Nov 2025

New therapeutic strategies show promise against a hard-to-treat prostate cancer

A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer.

91˿Ƶ researchers at the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) identified a mechanism driving neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a rare and highly aggressive subtype for which there currently are no effective treatment options.

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Published: 20 Nov 2025

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