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Citizen science study sheds fresh light on dementia risk factors and cognition
How a person rates their own memory is more strongly associated with dementia risk factors than their performance in standard cognitive tests, according to new research from the School of Psychology.
9 Oct 2024
Research|Science|Society
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Researchers find ‘natural killer’ cells that live in the lung are ready for a sugar rush
Research provides a foundation for further exploration of NK cells for the development of future treatments and therapies for a range of lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer and tuberculosis.
10 Oct 2024
Health|Research
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GreenTech healthcare call launched to future proof health sector with sustainable alternatives
Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), with the HSE and Irish College of GPs is launching the GreenTech in healthcare call, searching for innovative products and services that promote environmental sustainability in both primary and secondary healthcare.
8 Oct 2024
Health|Innovation|Research
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Hearing and vision health support vital in dementia care
Study across five European countries is the largest randomised controlled trial to date evaluating the efficacy of a combined hearing and vision rehabilitation intervention for people with dementia living at home.
14 Oct 2024
Health|Research
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Professor Karen Wiltshire on Ireland’s Climate Change
These are the Irish climate stripes- representing the change in Irish air temperature as a function of time.
14 Oct 2024
Sustainability
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Online opportunity to explore the potential of natural products in advancing sustainable practices
Trinity invites you to explore natural products in a free online course brought to you by the NatPro Centre as part of their collaboration with IKC3.
14 Oct 2024
Health|Research
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Wild birds’ health is affected by the gut microbiome
Researchers have just discovered that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could in turn impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes.
15 Oct 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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‘From Decadence to Despair’ — the rise and fall of Oscar Wilde mapped out in Trinity exhibition
The rise and fall of Oscar Wilde is the focus of an exhibition in the Old Library, being held to mark 170 years since the acclaimed playwright was born on 16 October, 1854.
16 Oct 2024
Culture|Research
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“Two for the price of one” – scientists discover new process to drive anti-viral immunity
The scientists have discovered a new process in our immune systems that leads to the production of an important family of anti-viral proteins called interferons. They hope the discovery will now lead to new, effective therapies for people with some autoimmune and infectious diseases.
16 Oct 2024
Health|Research|Science
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Prof. Jennifer Edmond appointed as National Coordinator for Ireland’s participation in DARIAH ERIC
Professor Edmond, in her role as National Coordinator for DARIAH, will facilitate engagement between Ireland-based researchers and DARIAH, and work to enhance DARIAH’s footprint in Ireland in collaboration with the coordinators across Europe and other key stakeholders.
17 Oct 2024
Arts|Research