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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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Businesses urged to donate funds, laptops to tackle digital divide
As schools nationwide today begin a period of remote learning, Trinity College Dublin and Camara Ireland are appealing urgently for more businesses to help supply laptops to disadvantaged students.
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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2020 in books: Trinity reads of the year
Trinity alumni and academics have been busy producing books this year on all kinds of topics - so for a selected guide to Trinity-linked Christmas books from poetry through prose to science, read on …
30 Dec 2020
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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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Geologists discover new path to rare earth mineral formation – implications for green energy and tech industries
Their discovery has important economic implications because there are no substitute alternatives to these rare earth elements, which are indispensable for smart devices, wind turbines and hybrid cars.
17 Dec 2020
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Researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency
The fuel additives allow vehicles to go further on the same volume of petrol (gasoline) by better controlling how the engine burns the fuel.
16 Dec 2020
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Trinity researchers involved in new €5 million climate change project, Terrain-AI
The project, co-funded by Microsoft Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, will see the collaborative group share their insights and models with other countries to help reduce global carbon outputs.
15 Dec 2020
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COVID-19 research projects at Trinity awarded government ‘rapid response’ funding
The eight research projects will further our understanding of COVID-19 and find solutions to the challenges the pandemic presents.
14 Dec 2020
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Researchers to study infection in cystic fibrosis with prestigious award
The research is one of ten successful projects to be funded by the Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and the Health Research Board (HRB).
11 Dec 2020
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Four Trinity researchers win highly competitive ERC Consolidator Awards
These awards, announced annually and valued at €2 million each, go to emerging research leaders who are at the stage of growing their own independent research teams or programmes on the global stage.
9 Dec 2020
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Fresh insights into how Ireland’s system of caring affects older adults
New TILDA research highlights the social, financial, physical and emotional demands family caring places on those caring.
7 Dec 2020
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Research details impact of COVID-19 on persons ageing with an intellectual disability
The report was launched to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and calls for further COVID-19 restrictions for people with ID to be data-driven.
3 Dec 2020
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Trinity partners with World Food Programme to address disability inclusion in food assistance programming
The research collaboration seeks to develop an evidence base for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in WFP food and nutrition assistance programmes.
3 Dec 2020
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