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Scientists discover how nanoplastics disrupt brain energy metabolism
Scientists from the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) have discovered how nanoplastics – even smaller than microplastics – disrupt energy metabolism in brain cells. Their findings may have implications for better understanding a suite of neurodegenerative diseases.
15 Sep 2025
Environment, Health, Research, Science, Sustainability
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Parents see quality of life improvements in children with impaired walking thanks to mobility assistance dogs
Parents report improvements in physical activity, social engagement and family life in their children in the first qualitative assessment of its type led by researchers from Trinity.
12 Sep 2025
Health, Research, Science
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TILDA findings highlight the urgent need to rethink health and social care for older people
The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has released its ‘Wave 6’ findings which points to challenging times for Ireland’s older population.
09 Sep 2025
Health, Research, Society