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Sitryx announces major licensing and research collaboration with Lilly
the collaboration holds huge promise for the development of wholly new anti-inflammatory medicines that have the potential to bring tremendous benefits to patients with inflammatory diseases.
1 Apr 2020
Research
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First genome sequences of Irish Vikings reveal ties to Norway and interactions with the locals
Irish Vikings derived much of their genetic ancestry from Norway, while English Vikings had much stronger Danish influences. The research also showed that many Vikings had brown hair, not blonde, including the famous Eyrephort warrior from Co. Galway.
16 Sep 2020
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Ecologists battle deafening insects while assessing biodiversity via acoustic surveys in sub-tropical Japan
The work underlines the great potential that acoustic surveys have for characterising the biodiversity of habitats while also highlighting some major potential pitfalls.
16 Nov 2020
Research
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New Dublin on screen – a place of freedom and choice
Ruth Barton, Head of School of Creative Arts writes how Dublin's screen history reflects its real-life contradictions in this article published by The Conversation.
17 Sep 2020
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Scientists show how solar system processes have impacted the carbon cycle throughout Earth’s history
Periodic changes in the shape of Earth’s orbit around the Sun were partly responsible for changes in the carbon-cycle and global climate around two major events in Earth's history.
11 Feb 2020
Research
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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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COVID-19 crisis is causing people to exercise more
With more than 50% of people now meeting recommended physical activity guidelines, this represents a significant, positive increase compared to what was seen in the last Healthy Ireland Survey conducted in 2019.
18 May 2020
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Trinity joins European Network project UNI-ECO to advance campus sustainability
Trinity is part of a European Network project called UNI-ECO, working together with four other Universities: University of Montpellier, Utrecht University, University of Barcelona and Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest.
11 Nov 2020
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Trinity welcomes Justice George Birmingham as its new Judicial Visitor
Trinity College Dublin welcomes the appointment by the Government of Mr Justice George Birmingham as its new Judicial Visitor.
13 Nov 2020
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Trinity researchers in breakthrough trial for motor neuron disease
The enrolment of an Irish patient into the trial allows Ireland to compete on the world-stage in early clinical trials for MND.
1 Sep 2020
Research