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Trinity marine biologists support Save Our Shark campaign

Over 9,000 people have so far petitioned Government to afford legal protection to basking sharks in Irish waters, where these magnificent creatures spend time each year.

14 Jul 2021

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Spotlight on: Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne

In the first of a brand-new Spotlight On series which will highlight some of the great research underway at Trinity, we meet Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne, Assistant Professor in Conflict Resolution, and hear about his research into the Palestinian Bedouin communities who many believe are at risk of forced displacement around Jerusalem.

13 Jul 2021

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Scientists blueprint bacterial enzyme believed to play “stealthy” role in suppressing immune response

Blueprints such as these allow drug designers to uncover potential weaknesses in bacterial arsenals as they seek to develop new therapeutics that may help us win the war against antibiotic resistance.

12 Jul 2021

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Scientists home in on recipe for entirely renewable energy

The Trinity team behind the work has taken a major leap forward in searching for the “holy grail” of green catalysts that would allow us to produce clean energy from water. The work could one day make a huge contribution to reducing humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions.

7 Jul 2021

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Frailty identification can positively impact Ireland’s future health and social care policy

The new TILDA study contains pertinent information for healthcare providers and planners to help prepare and improve the future of overall care for Ireland’s growing ageing population, using targeted interventions.

6 Jul 2021

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