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Nature versus nurture: how modern science is rewriting it

The question of whether it is genes or environment that largely shapes human behaviour has been debated for centuries. During the second half of the 20th century, there were two camps of scientists – each believing that nature or nurture, respectively, was exclusively at play.

27 Nov 2019

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Using tech for better mental health — tackling perinatal depression in women

Dr Gavin Doherty, Associate Professor in Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity, focuses his research on designing healthcare technology – particularly to support better mental health.

26 Nov 2019

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New research considers future interactions with computer-generated people in virtual reality

Dr Rachel McDonnell, Assistant Professor in Creative Technologies at Trinity, focuses her research on the animation of virtual humans for the entertainment industry and virtual reality (VR).

26 Nov 2019

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Socially assistive robot, Stevie, among TIME’S 100 best inventions of 2019

Stevie the socially assistive robot, developed by robotics experts from Trinity’s School of Engineering, features in iconic magazine TIME’s exclusive list of the 100 best inventions of 2019. The annual list, just-announced, celebrates 100 inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun.

22 Nov 2019

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Website on the history of theatre censorship in Britain launched

A fascinating new website featuring high-resolution scans of eighteenth-century play manuscripts will now allow people to see exactly what phrases, words and speeches were deemed out of bounds in the past.

22 Nov 2019

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Periodic Table projections light up Chemistry Week at Trinity

The projections highlight the serious threat posed to the existence of a growing number of elements through a lack of recycling old tech devices.

21 Nov 2019

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Trinity researchers uncover critical metabolic switch for inflammatory diseases

The work identifies the protein, PKM2, as a potential therapeutic target for treating a host of diseases mediated by over-active immune cells.

21 Nov 2019

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Landmark clinical trial could reduce the numbers of unnecessary C-sections

A landmark clinical trial for midwifery, obstetrics and neonatology at Trinity College could have potential for positive global impact.

21 Nov 2019

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Fermentation innovation – how evolution is shaping the taste of your pint

The flavours in a beer depend on the mixture of genes in the yeast hybrids used in its fermentation. Understanding how these strains evolved and what flavour genes they carry is key info for the brewing industry.

20 Nov 2019

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CONNECT wins Engineering Education Award for EDGE programme

The CONNECT-led EDGE postdoc training programme has won the 2019 Engineering Education Award at the annual Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

19 Nov 2019

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