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Brain activity analysis could tailor therapies for MND

Ground breaking investigation into human brain activity will help to develop treatments for the disease that affects over 350 people in Ireland.

1 Aug 2019

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Older people who go to church have better mental health

A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) uncovers some of the relationships between faith and mental health in Ireland.

1 Aug 2019

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Chemistry researcher secures ERC award to develop advanced CO2 capture technologies

The Proof of Concept (POC) grant as top-up funding to explore the commercial or innovation potential of the results of their ERC-funded research.

25 Jul 2019

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Cloch mhíle bainte amach ag GBHI

Bhain Institiúid Dhomhanda na Sláinte Inchinne (GBHI) cloch mhíle thábhachtach amach an 24 Meitheamh nuair a thug Atlantic Philanthropies síntiús d’Ollscoil California San Francisco (UCSF) agus do Choláiste na Tríonóide chun leanúint le dul i ngleic leis an eipidéim dhomhanda a bhaineann le néaltrú.

25 Jul 2019

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The impact of genetics on motor neurone disease

A team of Trinity researchers are decoding the causes of motor neuron disease in a new study which shows the impact of genetics on the disease.

23 Jul 2019

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New community health programme linked to decreased child mortality in Uganda

A network of Community Health Promoters go door-to-door to sell basic health goods, including anti-malaria drugs, soap, insecticide-treated bed nets and fortified foods.

22 Jul 2019

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Big Sugar and neglect by global health community fuel oral health crisis

Vulnerable groups, such as the very young, people with disabilities, frail older people and marginalised groups, continue to experience poor oral health in Ireland.

19 Jul 2019

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Podcast: To the moon and beyond 3

Trinity's Professor Louis Brennan, who has studied the business of space for some time, features in this podcast about the current space race and its wider implications.

18 Jul 2019

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National accreditation for Zoological Museum

The award reflects the commitment to increasing public access and education, while maintaining the care and governance of the historic collection.

18 Jul 2019

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New TILDA research associates independent travel with better mental health

Older adults driving, being driven by a partner/spouse and taking public transport have better mental health, social participation and social networks.

17 Jul 2019

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