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Researchers pinpoint potential new therapeutic target for eye disease

Millions of people worldwide suffer varying degrees of vision-loss due to irreversible retinal degenerative diseases. This research offers hope that improved treatments are on the horizon.

20 Apr 2020

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New studies show Irish diet is unsustainable – nutritionally, financially and ethically

Multiple sources of animal protein in our diets score poorly from a nutritional-financial cost perspective, while alcohol consumption accounts for less than 7% of calorie intake but 25% of daily cost for Irish adults.

17 Apr 2020

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Study investigates how the nation is coping with COVID-19

The multi-wave study was carried out by researchers from the Trinity Centre for Global Health to better understand how people are responding, understanding and coping with the pandemic in Ireland.

16 Apr 2020

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The shift to a more sustainable food system is inevitable – here’s how to make it happen

A new report from SAPEA, co-authored by Professor Anna Davies from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, lays out the social science evidence on how a transition can happen in an inclusive, just and timely way.

9 Apr 2020

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Trinity College Dublin and AIB join forces in the battle against COVID-19

Bank pledges €2.4 million to dedicated COVID-19 Research Hub at the University

9 Apr 2020

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Vital research reports published to aid health officials’ response to pandemic

Findings from three reports highlight common risk factors in our older population

8 Apr 2020

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Trinity research outlines cost of not supporting firms in danger of closure due to Covid-19 crisis

Exits bear significant and lasting economic and social costs and therefore any measure to prevent widespread closures of businesses in the midst of a crisis ought to factor in the enormous cost of not supporting firms in danger of closure.

7 Apr 2020

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Global climate change will affect fish sizes and ocean food webs

This research has obvious implications for fisheries and their management, but the crucial message is that warming seas may have significant, unanticipated impacts on entire food webs.

7 Apr 2020

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Vitamin D may help build resistance to respiratory infections, including COVID-19

The authors recommend that adults living in Ireland take 20-50 micrograms of vitamin D per day.

3 Apr 2020

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Vitamin D could help fight off Covid-19 – new TILDA research

New TILDA research highlights the key role of Vitamin D in the body’s immune response to fight infection and emphasises the importance of increasing intake while staying at home/’cocooning’.

3 Apr 2020

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