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Scientists sequence oldest complete dog genome – 9,500-year-old Siberian sledge dog, Zhokov

Sledge dogs are much older and adapted to Arctic conditions much earlier than previously thought, according to the new ancient genomics study.

25 Jun 2020

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Prestigious Fulbright Awards Presented to Trinity Recipients

Two academics, three students, and three graduates from Trinity College Dublin are recipients of this year’s Fulbright Awards. This is the highest number of Awardees from Trinity in recent years.

19 Jun 2020

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Pioneering research project explains “Natural Capital Accounting”

The project has launched a video explaining a standardised method to assess nature’s stocks and the flows of services that these assets contribute to humanity.

18 Jun 2020

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Could lack of vitamin D and ultraviolet be linked to COVID-19 mortality in northerly latitudes?

The findings of a new study offer fresh insight into COVID-19’s impact across countries, and the factors that influence its severity.

18 Jun 2020

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Ancient genomes uncover a dynastic elite in Irish passage tomb societies

The genome of an adult male from the heart of the world famous Newgrange passage tomb points to first-degree incest, implying dynasty and echoing local place-name folklore first recorded in Medieval times.

17 Jun 2020

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