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“Two for the price of one” – scientists discover new process to drive anti-viral immunity

The scientists have discovered a new process in our immune systems that leads to the production of an important family of anti-viral proteins called interferons. They hope the discovery will now lead to new, effective therapies for people with some autoimmune and infectious diseases.

16 Oct 2024

Health|Research|Science

Online opportunity to explore the potential of natural products in advancing sustainable practices

Trinity invites you to explore natural products in a free online course brought to you by the NatPro Centre as part of their collaboration with IKC3.

14 Oct 2024

Health|Research

Hearing and vision health support vital in dementia care

Study across five European countries is the largest randomised controlled trial to date evaluating the efficacy of a combined hearing and vision rehabilitation intervention for people with dementia living at home.

14 Oct 2024

Health|Research

Researchers find ‘natural killer’ cells that live in the lung are ready for a sugar rush

Research provides a foundation for further exploration of NK cells for the development of future treatments and therapies for a range of lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer and tuberculosis.

10 Oct 2024

Health|Research

GreenTech healthcare call launched to future proof health sector with sustainable alternatives

Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), with the HSE and Irish College of GPs is launching the GreenTech in healthcare call, searching for innovative products and services that promote environmental sustainability in both primary and secondary healthcare.

8 Oct 2024

Health|Innovation|Research

Study finds breastfeeding support groups provide connection and social support

Research findings increase our understanding of breastfeeding peer support and how it is accessed and valued by women.

8 Oct 2024

Health|Research

DECODE to support the development of paediatric and orphan devices

The EU4health co-funded DeCODe consortium aims to catalyse innovation and address the unique healthcare needs of people living with rare diseases.

3 Oct 2024

Health|Innovation|Research

Revolutionising biomedical data sharing and AI-driven healthcare solutions

The Synthetic hEalthcare dAta goveRnanCe Hub (SEARCH) launches today and aims to accelerate healthcare innovation by generating FAIRified synthetic data for use in AI/ML models.

1 Oct 2024

Health|Innovation|Research

Research offers potential for early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for rheumatoid arthritis

Published study proposes a better understanding of the site of inflammation in the disease

26 Sep 2024

Health|Research

Féile phoiblí ar an gCearnóg Thosaigh chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar thaighde Choláiste na Tríonóide maidir le sláinte an linbh

Beidh geataí Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath á n-oscailt agus fáilte á cur roimh theaghlaigh agus roimh an bpobal i gcoitinne chuig an gCearnóg Thosaigh inniu do thráthnóna ceiliúrtha agus foghlama.

18 Sep 2024

Community|Health|Research|Society