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A McGill University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time. Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA), the research shows that when…

A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch  (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs. Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at McGill University, with funding from…

Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children’s development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests. “It’s a…

A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.…

A McGill-led research team has developed the first real-time, on-site technology capable of detecting and deciphering nanoplastics from all other particles in water, a capacity akin to being able to find a needle in a haystack within…

The number of new cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is on the rise in Quebec, particularly among children, a new study has found. The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, should serve as a call to…

A group of scientists are hopeful their research findings about how schizophrenia originates and develops over time in the brain will pave the way for targeted treatments and better diagnosis of the serious mental health…

Researchers at McGill University recently supported the hosting of a major international conference on climate change to create space for the under-represented voices – and knowledge – of those most affected. The global conversation on…

A McGill-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions…

A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from…