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Scientists pinpoint two new potential therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis

A collaborative team of scientists has pinpointed two new potential therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis – a painful inflammatory disease that affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of Inflammatory arthritis, affecting 1-2% of the world’s population. It is characterised by progressive joint inflammation, damage and disability, […]

12 Nov 2020

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Researchers to study infection in cystic fibrosis with prestigious award

The research is one of ten successful projects to be funded by the Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and the Health Research Board (HRB).

11 Dec 2020

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Vitamin D: a factor determining severity in COVID-19, new TILDA research

There are significant discrepancies in mortality rates related to Vitamin D levels at different latitudes globally; the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Northern Hemisphere countries; and the possible role of Vitamin D in suppressing the severe inflammatory responses seen in very ill COVID-19 patients and in COVID-19 deaths.

23 Apr 2020

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Trinity neurologist wins prestigious Healey Foundation Award

The award honours the work of Professor Hardiman and the international consortium she participates in, that works to better understand and find treatments for ALS/MND.

15 Dec 2020

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Mearoibriú na héabhlóide aimsithe ag zó-eolaithe in Oirdheisceart na hÁise – seo chugat Cabairí na Sulaivéise

Tá zó-eolaithe ó Choláiste na Tríonóide tar éis sample d’oibriú na héabhlóide a rianú in éin teochreasacha san Áis, a bhfuil ag athrú go gasta ar oiléain beaga.

9 Oct 2020