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Magnetic material invented by Irish scientists breaks the record for super-fast switching
This discovery demonstrates the potential of the material for a new generation of energy efficient, ultra-fast computers and data storage systems.
11 May 2021
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Extremely high burden of physical and mobility problems for people who are homeless: research
The study found that people homeless in their 20s, 30s and 40s are physically comparable to those housed in their 70s and 80s
10 May 2021
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World Ovarian Cancer Day: Know the Signs
Ovarian cancer research underway in Trinity's School of Medicine, focuses on the identification of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers to improve patient care and outcomes.
7 May 2021
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Why is COVID-19 so hard to treat? Growing evidence points to a unique infectious profile
There is growing evidence that the virus infects both the upper and lower respiratory tracts – unlike “low" or "high" pathogenic” human coronavirus sub-species, which tend to infect one or the other.
7 May 2021
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Researchers tag basking sharks to learn more about Ireland’s gentle giants
The tags accumulate data about the sharks’ behaviour and physiology as they cruise around the coast feeding on plankton. The goal is to learn more about the anatomy and physiology of these ocean giants – information that will guide conservation efforts for an endangered species.
6 May 2021
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Trinity researchers secure government funding for next generation therapies for incurable cancers
The research team at TTMI is part of the HEALED consortium who have secured €6.8M government funding as part of a 3-year, €10.5M programme to develop next generation cell therapies for cancer.
5 May 2021
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TILDA researchers find obesity linked to reduced blood flow to the brain
The study also shows that increased physical activity can positively modify, or even negate, this reduction in brain blood flow in people over the age of 50 years.
5 May 2021
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Researchers develop new graphene-based sensor technology for wearable medical devices
The team’s printed sensors are 50 times more sensitive than the industry standard and outperform other comparable nano-enabled sensors in an important metric seen as a game-changer in the industry: flexibility.
4 May 2021
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Trinity awards honorary degrees to pioneer of international family law and editor of Samuel Beckett letters
Recognised editor and author Martha Dow Fehsenfeld and pioneer of international family law and reform, William Duncan were awarded Trinity’s highest honour by the Chancellor of the University, Professor Mary McAleese.
4 May 2021
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Trinity researchers publish ‘State of the Methods’ article for qualitative research
State of the Methods papers are written by experts in the field and their purpose is to outline and illustrate key advancements and innovation in research methods.
29 Apr 2021
Research