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Researchers investigate the role of ketamine in the treatment of depression

Depression has been recognised by the World Health Organisation as the leading cause of disability globally. In Ireland, over 200,000 people experience a depressive episode each year.

15 Jul 2021

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The “Salt Sheep” of Chehrabad – ancient history brought to life by DNA from 1,600-year-old Iranian sheep mummy

This remarkable specimen has revealed sheep husbandry practices of the ancient Near East and underlined how natural mummification can affect DNA degradation.

14 Jul 2021

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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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We solved the mystery of why some fish are warm-blooded

Lucy Harding, PhD Candidate in Trinity's School of Natural Sciences, explains in this piece for The Conversation how her research into fish physiology is solving old riddles in the natural world.

5 Jul 2021

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A biodiversity action plan to maximise the benefits of wind farms

The Nature+Energy project will develop new ways of accounting for the value of nature on wind farms and establish a state-of-the-art environmental monitoring system across the country that will revolutionise how we measure and monitor biodiversity.

5 Jul 2021

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Why are some fish warm-blooded? Research points to a crucial speed advantage

Warm-blooded fish, like the white shark, swim faster than cold-blooded relatives. This ability does not, however, allow them to live in broader temperature ranges – so they are likely just as vulnerable to rising ocean temperatures

1 Jul 2021

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Immunologists discover new trick used by MRSA superbug – may aid vaccine development

They found that the bacterium interferes with the host immune response by causing toxic effects on white blood cells, which prevents them from engaging in their infection-fighting jobs.

24 Jun 2021

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Perceived fear of losing children major barrier to women accessing addiction treatment

The newly launched report from the School of Medicine finds there is an urgent need for the expansion of gender-sensitive drug and alcohol treatment approaches that support the needs of women.

24 Jun 2021

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New research unearths importance of “subterranean estuaries” to sustainable fishing and aquaculture industry

The newly published research shows these hidden features are very important in the ecology of coastal systems and in filtering pollutants.

23 Jun 2021

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The Earth Surface Research Laboratory: a new high-tech laboratory for Ireland

The lab’s world-class facilities for the preparation and analysis of geological and environmental samples are open to the geoscience community on the island of Ireland.

23 Jun 2021

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International Atomic Energy Agency and Trinity tackle global inequality in radiation medicine education

The aim of the partnership is to increase the education level of radiation therapists globally so that all patients have access to equal quality cancer treatment.

22 Jun 2021

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The climate-neutral, biodiversity-friendly farm offering blueprint for sustainable dairy industry

The Farm Zero C team, which includes Trinity's Professor Jane Stout, has been awarded €2 million to help deliver the climate-neutral farm in Cork after winning the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Future Innovator Prize.

21 Jun 2021

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Business experts seek European SMEs interested in diversifying company age structure

The engagement is driven by a Horizon 2020-funded research project (DINNOS), which aims to address the challenges of age heterogeneous team composition via an innovation support programme.

18 Jun 2021

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WATCH: Making data storage more sustainable

Professor Tim Persoons, from Trinity's School of Engineering, talks about his work. This video features in the Trinity Research Stories campaign.

17 Jun 2021

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Something fishy from the past but for the future – a new approach to sustainable seafood

A new book is being launched to inspire a unique approach to sustainable seafood consumption. Darina Allen from Ballymaloe Cookery School is joined by leading researchers in a webinar open to all.

17 Jun 2021

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Spirituality and spiritual awareness central to good healthcare practice

There is an increasing body of evidence around spiritual care, competence, assessment and an awareness that person’s religious beliefs and spirituality should be sensitively explored and routinely considered as an essential component of care delivery.

17 Jun 2021

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Growing Up in Ireland: link between health and family circumstances

New Growing Up in Ireland research has found that most children get on very well with their parents and like their teachers, but their health and well-being are strongly linked to their family circumstances.

16 Jun 2021

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Public invited to enjoy VR Ulysses Live to celebrate Bloomsday 2021

Part of the opening scene of Joyce’s classical modernist work of literature will be performed live in AltSpaceVR for the first time.

14 Jun 2021

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Kinsella Challenge-Based E3 awards go to four multi-disciplinary projects

The awards, made possible through the generous philanthropic support of Eric and Barbara Kinsella, strive to foster innovative cross-disciplinary research that inspired by the E3 global challenges or perspectives.

14 Jun 2021

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New Toolkit to Transform Collaborative Research Approaches

For more than 2 years, the EU-funded SHAPE-ID project at Trinity College Dublin has been working with European partners with a particular focus on how to strengthen the integration of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) in inter-and transdisciplinary research

10 Jun 2021

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Astrophysicists bring partial solar eclipse to Irish public

There will be solar telescopes with cameras and you can join leading researchers live on YouTube for the watch party, which will showcase a close-up of the Sun so that we can see the eclipse as it happens.

9 Jun 2021

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Trinity researchers team up with ONK Therapeutics to seek improved cancer therapies

The work will be led by Trinity's Dr David Finlay to optimise the metabolism and engineering of NK cells for improved cancer therapies.

8 Jun 2021

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10,000-year-old DNA pens the first tales of the earliest domesticated goats

The findings, assimilated from DNA taken from the remains of 32 goats that died some 10,000 years ago in the Zagros mountains, provide clues to how early agricultural practices shaped the evolution of these animals.

8 Jun 2021

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Secondary infections inflame the brain and further disrupt cognition in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 5% of those over 60 and this distressing, debilitating condition causes difficulties for a huge number of people across the globe.

3 Jun 2021

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The politics of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic on the island of Ireland

The study shows that inter-jurisdictional commitments for health as contained in the Good Friday Agreement provide a framework for cooperation and coordination of population health on the island of Ireland

3 Jun 2021

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Tuberculosis in Irish Prisons: new study recommends increased testing

The research shows that tuberculosis is an issue in Irish prisons and supports the need for improving early TB diagnosis and care within the system.

1 Jun 2021

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