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High folate levels in the older population: implications for fortification in Ireland

A new study challenges claims that having high blood levels of folate (folic acid) increases the risk of poor cognition in older adults, especially in those with low levels of vitamin B12.

15 Jun 2020

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Scientists rescue mini retinas from eye disease via new gene therapy approach

The scientists used a modified common virus to deliver a normal, functioning copy of a crucial gene into “mini retinas” that contained a defective version. The retinas subsequently showed signifcant improvement.

11 Jun 2020

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Hallucinations in people with seizures may point to suicide risk

Study finds that of those who have reported hallucinations, about 50% had one or more suicide attempt.

11 Jun 2020

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Testing for COVID-19 antibodies in frontline healthcare workers

The Trinity research project is one of eleven awarded funding under the government's COVID-19 Rapid Response Research and Innovation programme.

11 Jun 2020

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New website to improve life experiences of autistic children and young people

Academics from the School of Psychology at Trinity have developed a new support website to empower autistic children and young people to reach their personal best.

11 Jun 2020

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Who has been infected with COVID-19 and why?

Dr Nollaig Bourke's research was awarded funding through the Rapid Response Call for Covid-19 from the Health Research Board and the Irish Research Council.

8 Jun 2020

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Crowd simulation system visualises social distancing on campus

The scene, which uses a crowd simulation system developed by V-SENSE, provides a first-person walk-through of how a student could safely negotiate crowds on campus to reach the library.

5 Jun 2020

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Internet access and use by older adults in the ‘new normal’

The TILDA report delves into the internet habits and behaviours of adults aged 50 and over in Ireland.

3 Jun 2020

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Brain health research is leaving the lab and coming to your smartphone

The new 'neureka' app from scientists at GBHI presents a seismic shift in the direction of research in the field of brain health.

2 Jun 2020

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Countries with female leaders suffer six times fewer COVID-19 deaths

Additionally, the research shows that female-led governments were more effective and rapid at flattening the epidemic’s curve, and these countries are expected to endure less signifcant recessions.

29 May 2020

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