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Discovery pinpoints new therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis

The new pathway that could be targeted with therapies offers a welcome new possibility for fighting AD. This is especially important in an era in which antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global threat.

11 Jan 2021

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Persistent ill-health post-COVID occurs irrespective of severity of initial infection

The research presents the first study globally to assess lung function and respiratory symptoms in patients across the full range of initial COVID-19 severity.

8 Jan 2021

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Professor Jonathan Coleman secures ERC proof of concept grant

The Print-SENSE project will examine the economic and technical feasibility of using nanomaterial-based inks for high-performance sensing applications, particularly within medical diagnostics.

7 Jan 2021

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The joyous birth of a baby and the hope for 2021

The word ‘midwife’ means ‘with woman’ and that is the midwife's key role in the birth of a new baby, both at Christmas time and throughout the year.

29 Dec 2020

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Dr. Ciarán Kenny, Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies at Trinity explores what makes children’s singing voices sound so angelic.

27 Dec 2020

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It’s electrifying! This is how Earth could be entirely powered by sustainable energy

The fully renewable energy-powered future envisioned by the team would require a significant “electrification” of our energy.

26 Dec 2020

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How does Santa deliver billions of gifts in one night? Quantum physics of course…

According to Professor John Goold and Dr Mark Mitchison (of the TCD QuSys research group in Trinity), Santa is exploiting quantum mechanics to achieve the seemingly impossible.

23 Dec 2020

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Scientists discover mutations associated with early onset dementia

The research, which represents a significant advance in our understanding of an early onset form of dementia, may also progress our understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

22 Dec 2020

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Christmas dinner with a sustainable twist: Food Smart Dublin team recreates three historical seafood dishes

The team, funded by the Irish Research Council, has worked with talented chefs to recreate seasonal dishes from long-forgotten, centuries-old recipes that are both delicious and environmentally responsible.

21 Dec 2020

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Life before COVID: Health and habits of Ireland’s older people before crisis hit

TILDA researchers have released a comprehensive report detailing the health, social and economic circumstances of older adults in Ireland pre- COVID-19.

17 Dec 2020

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