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Scientists discover how the “speed gene” works in thoroughbred racehorses

The scientists now know which element of the “speed gene” determines whether racehorses are best suited to sprint-, middle- or long-distance races.

6 Nov 2018

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Trinity geneticist to feature in 2018 CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Professor in Genetics at Trinity, Aoife McLysaght, will join Professor Alice Roberts in delivering the 2018 CHRISTMAS LECTURES.

2 Nov 2018

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Can an exhausted lung cell of a smoker fight bacterial infection?

New research uncovers the life of an 'exhausted macrophage' or lung cell of a smoker and why it is unable to fight infectious diseases, such as TB.

1 Nov 2018

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School of English to breathe new life into ‘Frankenstein’ this Halloween

Trinity will join with around 700 worldwide institutions in a marathon public reading of the iconic novel Frankenstein this Halloween to mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of the Gothic tale.

23 Oct 2018

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Trinity invites you to explore sustainable development in free online course

Trinity’s free massive open online course, Achieving Sustainable Development, will shine a light on the challenges facing the world and the actions needed to create a better one.

23 Oct 2018

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Trinity researchers shed new light on devastating Spanish Flu pandemic

The School of Histories and Humanities and Glasnevin Trust launched a conference, 'Pandemic: Ireland and the Great Flu 1918-1919', at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum , marking the centenary of the Great Flu in Ireland.

23 Oct 2018

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Hidden maternal health problems: what women don’t talk about

The latest MAMMI study results are presented at an international conference, providing new insight into the often hidden problems that many women experience during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.

23 Oct 2018

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Portlaoise Hospital Maternity Services and Trinity sign teaching and research MOU

The MOU will enable Portlaoise Maternity Services and the School of Nursing and Midwifery to co-operate in establishing teaching, research and clinical links.

22 Oct 2018

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Trinity entrepreneurs tap into US startup scene

Six ‘Trinity Tangent Pioneers’ will widen their entrepreneurial networks and gain invaluable international experience that will enable them to better compete in the global marketplace.

22 Oct 2018

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How does the wiring of our brains shape who we are?

Leading neuroscientist, Professor Kevin Mitchell, launched his exciting new book, INNATE, in Trinity earlier this week.

19 Oct 2018

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