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Scientists discover new “Jekyll and Hyde” immune cell

These cells play a key protective role in immunity to infection but – if unregulated – also mediate tissue damage in autoimmune disorders. The findings should help us design more effective vaccines to prevent infections such as MRSA, and new therapies for autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.

27 Feb 2020

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Trinity researchers make asthma breakthrough

The discovery may eventually lead to improved therapeutic options for people living with asthma. The researchers behind the work, led by Professor Luke O'Neill, have uncovered a critical role for a protein (Caspase-11), which had previously never been implicated in the disease.

26 Feb 2020

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Professor Luciano Rezzolla delivers inaugural lecture as honorary Andrews Professor in Astronomy (1783)

Professor Rezzolla’s main research topic is the physics of compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars.

26 Feb 2020

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Exploring the tumultuous landscape of addiction research, policy and practice

The newly published book covers a range of important issues of addiction research and practice in a balanced and informative way.

26 Feb 2020

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‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recovery in preclinical trials

This research suggests that the impact of traumatic injury on brain degeneration may be modifiable a relatively long time after the injury was sustained.

25 Feb 2020

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