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Pioneering researchers raise awareness of rare brain disorder in children

The first CDKL5-Ireland: Family Awareness Day raised awareness of CDKL5 – a rare brain developmental deficiency disorder – and showcased current research.

16 Jul 2019

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Trinity neuroscientist to chair European network of brain researchers

Professor Tomás Ryan will work to further our understanding of brain function and assist policy makers working in the area of mental health.

15 Jul 2019

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Trinity pair earn prestigious Royal Society-SFI University Research Fellowships

Dr Andrea Droghetti and Dr Lewys Jones will use their Fellowships to build independent research careers and to become future leaders in their fields.

15 Jul 2019

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Geneticists unlock ancient tales of cattle herding and evolution

The team deciphered the history of early bovines by sequencing 67 ancient genomes from both wild and domestic cattle sampled from across eight millennia.

11 Jul 2019

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Researchers identify cancer-killing capability of lesser known immune cells

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the first time in oesophageal cancer, the cancer killing capability of a lesser-known type of immune cell, presenting a new potential therapeutic target.

10 Jul 2019

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Prestigious Cochrane Review published for School of Dental Science

Researchers from the School of Dental Science at Trinity have carried out the first review of the effectiveness of oral hygiene interventions specifically designed for people with intellectual disabilities.

8 Jul 2019

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Live fast and die young, or play the long game? Scientists map 121 animal life cycles

The results have important implications for conservation strategies and for predicting which species will be the winners and losers from the global environment crisis.

8 Jul 2019

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How an afternoon tipple made from peas could help save the rainforest

Using peas instead of wheat to produce gin significantly reduces the environmental footprint associated with the process.

4 Jul 2019

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GBHI reaches milestone, sets sights on continued impact for brain health

The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) reached a significant milestone when Atlantic Philanthropies finalised a gift to UC San Francisco (UCSF) and Trinity College Dublin to continue to address the global dementia epidemic.

1 Jul 2019

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Trinity establishes Al Maktoum Centre for Middle Eastern Studies

Four new professors in Middle Eastern Studies will join the Centre with the vision and purpose of promoting Middle Eastern Studies within Ireland and globally.

1 Jul 2019

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