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Study evaluates quality of life and the burden of care with rare genetic disorder

Researchers from the School of Medicine carried out the study alongside a research team from Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Tallaght University Hospital.

15 Feb 2021

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Narcissists have the most crowdfunding success, research reveals

The study, which examined 338 equity-crowdfunding campaigns, showed that entrepreneurs who exhibit medium levels of narcissistic expression in their crowdfunding campaigns secure more investment.

11 Feb 2021

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New book shines spotlight on success stories of Irish pollinator conservation

A new book – ‘Working Together for Biodiversity: Tales from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020’ – has been launched today to showcase numerous heartening success stories of actions for conserving pollinators across Ireland. The book, launched by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, marks the conclusion of the first phase of […]

11 Feb 2021

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Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering

The study highlights the adaptive qualities of older adults who were able to reduce their mind-wandering through lower levels of anxiety and greater task motivation.

10 Feb 2021

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World Cancer Day: The importance of public engagement in research

Researchers at the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) recognised World Cancer Day by encouraging patient participation in cancer research and highlighted the vital role of patients to enhance research and improve future outcomes. The organised event: ‘Why are biobanks important in cancer research?’ was a free, open, online information seminar which saw the […]

4 Feb 2021

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