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Spotlight On: Dr Alison Fernandes
In the second of our Spotlight On series, we meet Dr Alison Fernandes, Assistant Professor in Philosophy, and hear about her fascinating research into temporal asymmetry.
22 Sep 2021
Research
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Scientists secure €1 million grant to develop synthetic tendon and ligament implants modelled on embryonic tendons
Torn ligaments and tendons are the bane of athletes and runners. They are difficult to heal and often require months or years of rehab, meaning existing approaches are very costly and inefficient.
21 Sep 2021
Research
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World Alzheimer’s Day: Giving up on research is not an option
Professor Iracema Leroi talks about the critical importance of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia and how giving up is not an option when it comes to research.
21 Sep 2021
Research
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Trinity and DPD team up in new air quality monitoring project
The project uses smart sensors on buildings and delivery vans to track Dublin’s air quality in real-time. In Trinity, a sensor has been installed in New Square, to capture Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 levels.
20 Sep 2021
Research
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Dr Michelle Browne secures L’Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland For Women in Science 2021 Rising Talent fellowship
Dr Browne’s research is focused on the production of green (clean) hydrogen in water electrolysers for the generation of electricity.
17 Sep 2021
Research
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Ancient DNA rewrites early Japanese history – modern day populations have tripartite genetic origin
Trinity's eye-opening research is published in leading international journal Science Advances and refines previously accepted views of a dual-genomic ancestry.
17 Sep 2021
Research
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Further evidence that vitamin D might protect against severe COVID-19 disease and death
Researchers from Trinity College and the University of Edinburgh found that ambient UVB radiation at an individual’s place of residence preceding COVID-19 infection was strongly protective against severe disease and death.
15 Sep 2021
Research
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Trinity launches consent education tools and website
The new website offers information about consent, positive sexual experiences, supports for survivors of sexual violence, trauma-informed approaches for staff and information and training for students, staff and other institutions.
15 Sep 2021
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Scientists create 3D-printed, microscopic gas sensors—painters’ pallets without even a hint of pigment
The sensors could be used in connected, low-cost devices for homes, or integrated in wearable devices used to monitor human health.
15 Sep 2021
Research
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WATCH: Building bio tools to fight disease
Dr Joanna McGouran, from the School of Chemistry, talks about her work. This video features as part of the Trinity Research Stories campaign.
15 Sep 2021
Research|Science