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Periodic Table projections light up Chemistry Week at Trinity
The projections highlight the serious threat posed to the existence of a growing number of elements through a lack of recycling old tech devices.
21 Nov 2019
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Trinity researchers uncover critical metabolic switch for inflammatory diseases
The work identifies the protein, PKM2, as a potential therapeutic target for treating a host of diseases mediated by over-active immune cells.
21 Nov 2019
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Landmark clinical trial could reduce the numbers of unnecessary C-sections
A landmark clinical trial for midwifery, obstetrics and neonatology at Trinity College could have potential for positive global impact.
21 Nov 2019
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Fermentation innovation – how evolution is shaping the taste of your pint
The flavours in a beer depend on the mixture of genes in the yeast hybrids used in its fermentation. Understanding how these strains evolved and what flavour genes they carry is key info for the brewing industry.
20 Nov 2019
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Scientists engineer “Venus flytrap” bio-sensors to snare pollutants
The biological sensors change colour once they have successfully snared a target molecule, and will soon have a host of important environmental, medical and security applications.
19 Nov 2019
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Going the extra mile! New research into badger dispersal could minimise bovine TB spread
The research has major implications for implementing vaccination programmes to limit the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB) and comes at an opportune time, as a national programme to vaccinate badgers has recently commenced.
18 Nov 2019
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Defining what consciousness is not, to help those with severe brain injury
Understanding how the brain produces consciousness and how it can be preserved after devastating brain injury is the focus of a new international research collaboration.
12 Nov 2019
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Trinity hosts Symposium on Dementia and Human Rights
The Symposium brought together international and national experts to discuss framing dementia as a disability and disability rights/human rights issue.
12 Nov 2019
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Trinity’s astrophysicists bring Mercury Transit to Irish public
The astrophysicists assisted hundreds of people, young and old, in viewing the Transit through a high-power telescope, while Mercury’s progress was also screened live on a large-screen TV.
11 Nov 2019
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Scientists take giant stride towards entirely renewable energy
Scientists from Trinity have taken a giant stride towards solving a riddle that would provide the world with entirely renewable, clean energy from which water would be the only waste product.
8 Nov 2019
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Trinity appoints first Associate Vice-Provost for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Professor Clodagh Brook will advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion across the university to support all of our students and staff.
5 Nov 2019
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Scientists to conduct biodiversity audit at Áras an Uachtaráin
Over the next 12 months, the team will quantify both habitat and species diversity on the 130-acre site.
4 Nov 2019
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Professor Mary McAleese to become Chancellor of the University of Dublin
Professor McAleese is expected to soon take up the Chancellor’s role that was until recently filled by Dr Mary Robinson.
1 Nov 2019
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Stevie the robot enjoys pride of place on TIME’s new front cover
Stevie, designed and developed by a team led by Trinity's Professor Conor McGinn from the School of Engineering, made a big impression when put through its paces in a retirement community in the US this summer.
25 Oct 2019
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Trinity’s historic Botany building welcomes a tropical forest
London-based artist, Josephine Hicks, has painted a mural that links historic plant-hunting to the tropical biodiversity and conservation research carried out today.
24 Oct 2019
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Student entrepreneurs travel to the US with their new businesses
Seven Trinity student and alumni-created startups are this week tapping into the stateside market as ‘Tangent Pioneers’.
24 Oct 2019
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Scientists pinpoint nature-based farming solutions to help address the climate and biodiversity emergency
Ireland’s leading scientists propose six evidence-based Ecological Principles that can support the design and implementation of effective solutions.
23 Oct 2019
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Vitamin D deficiency and poor muscle function in the over-60s
Trinity researchers have shown that vitamin D deficiency increased the likelihood of poor muscle function in older adults and confirms the protective effect of physical activity.
23 Oct 2019
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Trinity teams secure prestigious SFI Research Infrastructure Programme awards
Two Trinity teams have secured prestigious SFI Research Infrastructure Programme awards to fund innovative, high-impact projects.
22 Oct 2019
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Sixteen sports represented across Trinity’s 2019/20 Sports Scholars
Student athletes from a wide variety of sports, including rugby, basketball, GAA and cricket are featured in this year’s programme.
18 Oct 2019