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Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans

The rise of pastoralist peoples in the Eurasian steppes and their westward spread some 5,000 years ago may have been fuelled by sheep herding and people exploiting their milk.

30 Jan 2025

Culture|Research|Science

Genome of Ireland research project launches to aid development of a European reference genome

Researchers from Trinity and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) are leading the Irish component of the Genome of Europe project, which aims to map the genomes of a representative sample of the residents of Europe.

30 Jan 2025

Health|Research|Science

Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur – something that allows one of the planet’s most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That secret? Greasy hair.

29 Jan 2025

Environment|Research|Science

Biomedical engineer secures €600,000 Enterprise Ireland funding to develop respiratory sensor

Dr Conor Hayden, from the ADAPT Research Ireland Centre and Trinity’s School of Engineering, seeks to commercialise the “Ribbon device”, a non-invasive respiratory sensor that may reduce the impact of undetected respiratory compromise on healthcare costs and patient outcomes.

28 Jan 2025

Awards and Funding|Health|Research

Trinity welcomes Nobel Prize winner, Prof. Ben Feringa

Prof. Feringa delivered a research seminar to over 250 people on “the art of building small” and met with early career researchers in the School of Chemistry during his visit.

24 Jan 2025

Research|Science