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Scientists develop potential new treatment for common soft-tissue childhood cancer

CRISPR “genetic screens” and new approaches to drug design have provided a potential new therapy, which blocks the progression of synovial sarcoma tumours in pre-clinical trials.

20 Nov 2018

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Ann Mulrooney appointed as Director to Science Gallery Dublin

Previous to her new appointment, Ann Mulrooney was the CEO of VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art in Carlow .

19 Nov 2018

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New book ponders Borders, Mobility and Belonging in the Era of Brexit and Trump

The book, co-authored by Trinity's Assistant Professor in Geography, Cian O'Callaghan, provides new insights into the politics of migration and citizenship in the UK and the US.

16 Nov 2018

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‘Growing Up Live’ broadcasting from Trinity as part of Science Week 2018

Supported by Science Foundation Ireland as part of Science Week 2018, Growing Up Live tracks human life from birth to death and everything in between with a series of experiments and studies.

14 Nov 2018

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Scientists shine new light on link between obesity and cancer

The body’s immune surveillance systems stutter and fail in the presence of excess fat, which reduces their ability to fight cancer and disease.

12 Nov 2018

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Trinity researchers win Science Foundation Ireland 2018 Science Awards

Four researchers won prestigious awards, which recognise them as key leaders in the Irish research community.

12 Nov 2018

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Growing Up in Ireland: Key findings on the lives of 9-year-olds launched

New Growing Up in Ireland research highlights how lives of 9-year-olds and their families were affected by the recession.

9 Nov 2018

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Researchers secure funding for MND, cancer and blindness projects

Five researchers from the School of Medicine have been awarded funding for motor neuron disease, cancer and blindness projects from the HRB/MRCG Joint Funding Scheme.

7 Nov 2018

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Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies honoured with Polonicum Prize

Trinity’s Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies was presented with the 2018 Polonicum Prize at a ceremony in Warsaw. The prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in promoting the Polish language, culture and history outside Poland.

6 Nov 2018

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Researchers’ clean air device bags silver in Horizon 2020 competition

The team’s solution addresses the ongoing challenge of air filtration for buildings by reducing the mass of particle pollution entering, as well as saving energy.

6 Nov 2018

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