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

A new 91˿Ƶ 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.

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Published: 23 Feb 2026

Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) awarded 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships

Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.

Published: 17 Feb 2026

Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams’ success

Sports talent scouts’ decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology has suggested.

Published: 17 Feb 2026

New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.

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Published: 17 Feb 2026

Plants retain a ‘genetic memory’ of past population crashes, study shows

Researchers at 91˿Ƶ and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity.

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Published: 12 Feb 2026

People can learn to reject unfair advantages, even when it costs them

A new study co-authored by 91˿Ƶ researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.

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Published: 11 Feb 2026

In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink

91˿Ƶ lowers its flag to half-mast in memory ofDr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.

Published: 11 Feb 2026

Young Athletes are Not Above the Law

Professor Gordon Bloom, Director of 91˿Ƶ's Sport Psychology Laboratory, was interviewed by CHCH-TV about the felony assault charges against Gavin McKenna who was seen as Canada's rising hockey star and top NHL 2026 draft prospect. "What we have to remind young people is that they're not invincible and they're not above the law," said Bloom.

Published: 6 Feb 2026

Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize

Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!

Published: 28 Jan 2026

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