Articles
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Scientists discover key role of ‘protector’ molecule that fights the common flu
The scientists discovered that a biological molecule – STAT3 – is key in fighting viruses such as the common flu and hope this discovery may lead to new therapeutic options against a suite of viral infections.
26 Jan 2017
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Scientists discover shared genetic origin for MND and schizophrenia
The findings have major implications for how we classify diseases and challenge the existing divide between neurology and psychiatry.
24 Mar 2017
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Researchers use new eye-tracking technology to ask what drives human choice
Tracking pupil movement across computer screens produces 'heat maps' and ’scan paths' that explain which features are attracting attention – and in what order.
21 Feb 2017
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Nerve-guiding ‘labels’ may one day help re-form broken nervous connections
Scientists have identified different labels that attract and control specific nerves in fruit flies. In theory, these labels may re-form nervous connections if delivered to the site of injury in people.
15 Aug 2017
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Helping unemployed adults in Dublin’s North Inner City transition to employment
Career LEAP' is a pioneering programme to help young unemployed adults in Dublin’s North Inner City transition to employment.
13 Nov 2017
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Irish Time Symposium at Long Room Hub
Irish Time? Temporalities in Irish Literature and Culture is the theme of a symposium taking place in the Trinity Long Room Hub on 12-14 October.
11 Oct 2017
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Decades-old DNA from taxidermy specimens explains genetic structure of goats
Innovative DNA comparisons made between decades-old taxidermy specimens and modern-day goats show the effect of selective agricultural breeding.
1 Mar 2017
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Trinity Academic’s new book Language and the Structure of Berkeley’s World
Written Dr Kenneth Pearce, Ussher Assistant Professor in Berkeley Studies in the Department of Philosophy
25 Apr 2017
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Making Victorian Dublin, a closer look at Trinity’s Museum Building
In January 2017 an interdisciplinary project, 'Making Victorian Dublin', was initiated by Trinity’s Department of History of Art and Architecture and Department of Geology, focusing on the materials and craftsmanship of the University’s Museum Building.
22 Aug 2017
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€30 billion up for grabs in Horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020
The national launch of the Horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020 referenced the €30 billion final work programme of Horizon 2020.
18 Oct 2017