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Immune surprise: unexpected function for recently evolved alarm molecule in driving inflammation

Scientists from Trinity have made an important breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated. They have just discovered that a key immune alarm protein previously believed to calm down the immune response actually does the opposite.

16 Dec 2022

Health|Research|Science

Iran: dissent by public figures has amplified the protest across the country – and the world

Protesters in Iran have challenged limits on freedom of expression and civil liberties, explains Dr Roja Fazaeli, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, in this piece for The Conversation.

19 Dec 2022

Culture|Research|Society

Cuala Press Christmas cards visualised the ideals of the Irish Revivalist movement

A Gaelicised Virgin Mary ironing beside a red-headed baby Jesus and a bedraggled Father Time on Dublin’s quays are among some of the striking images featured in Christmas and New Year greeting cards produced by Cuala Press.

22 Dec 2022

Culture|Research

The Old Library in 2022: A year of great change

The monumental task of decanting the Library collections - involving a team of more than 75 staff and assistants - began last Spring, with a staggering 3.5 kilometres of books removed.

27 Dec 2022

Culture|Sustainability

Finding festive treats in the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland

The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland is an online treasure trove of historical records where we can learn a lot about Christmas of the past, explains Ciarán Wallace, in this article that was first published by RTE History.

26 Dec 2022

Culture|Innovation|Research