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Cryo conservation – a cool solution to saving species from extinction
In the face of the biodiversity crisis, and alarming data showing a 69% decline in global animal populations since 1970, researchers are banking on a cool solution to help save species from extinction.
20 Jun 2023
Environment|Research|Science
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New anti-coagulants discovered in Trinity may help treat sepsis and COVID-19
Scientists have just discovered that the drug dimethylfumarate can block blood clotting during infection. Their work offers hope that it could be used to treat a number of conditions, such a life-threatening disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), which can occur in serious infections with bacteria that lead to sepsis or in response to viral infections such as COVID-19.
19 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Science
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BioNTech founders among recipients of Trinity honorary degrees
Philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler and scientist Joan Steitz - known for her pioneering work on RNA (ribonucleic acid) - also received Trinity’s highest honour from Trinity’s Chancellor Dr Mary McAleese at a ceremony conducted in Latin in the historic Public Theatre.
16 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Science
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Orla Sheils becomes Doctor in Science, joins WHO Scientific Council
Provost Dr Linda Doyle said: "These honours are richly deserved. In her busy role as Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Trinity, Orla Sheils is a pivotal force in the University, while her research has enhanced Trinity's reputation as an international leader in cancer research.
16 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Research|Science
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First digital directory of Irish publishers launched on Bloomsday 2023
The first digital directory of Irish publishers has been launched on Bloomsday, to celebrate a brave publisher who took a risk on a dangerous book.
16 Jun 2023
Community|Culture