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The demon is in the detail – Trinity team discovers uniquely quantum effect in erasing information

The surprising discovery, which may have significant implications for the design of quantum computing chips, brings back to life the paradoxical “Maxwell’s demon”, which has tormented physicists for over 150 years.

16 Oct 2020

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Study finds athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury

Researchers have undertaken the first multi-centred, international, qualitative study exploring the rower experience of sporting low back pain (LBP).

15 Oct 2020

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Zoologists uncover new example of rapid evolution in Southeast Asia – meet the Sulawesi Babblers

The zoologists have discovered that male and female Sulawesi Babblers (Pellorneum celebense, a species of bird) have evolved to attain different sizes on small islands, and in quick-fire time.

8 Oct 2020

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Unravelling the MADness of cancer

Researchers at TSJCI are exploring MAD2, an intriguing protein, which has been associated with poor survival in cancer.

3 Oct 2020

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Researching the role of exercise in cancer survivorship

The Trinity Exercise Oncology Research Group is making vast improvements to the physical, mental and social well-being of oesophago-gastric cancer survivors.

2 Oct 2020

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Investigating the significance of smoking in cervical cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered the strongest risk factor for cervical cancer. Although, HPV is a very common infection, not all infections will lead to a cancer diagnosis. Other co-factors may be involved in the development of this particular type of cancer. Dr Christine White and her team, led by Professor John O’Leary at Trinity […]

1 Oct 2020

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Funding for pilot study in Huntington’s disease and Motor Neurone Disease

Final year PhD student Roisin McMackin from the Academic Unit of Neurology will investigate how motor and cognitive symptoms in Huntington’s and Motor Neurone Disease relate to underlying brain dysfunction.

1 Oct 2020

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Researchers develop global consensus on sustainability in the built environment

The Global Consensus on Sustainability in the Built Environment (GLOBE) highlights the global challenges associated with the built environment as a main contributor to climate change.

1 Oct 2020

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Studying the cancer patient’s immune system to predict their response to treatment

The team is researching new ways to improve current treatment strategies for gastrointestinal cancers at the Trinity St James Cancer Institute (TSJCI).

30 Sep 2020

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Clot-prediction system to minimise risk after cancer surgery

Research at the Trinity St James Cancer Institute (TSJCI) is investigating the prevention of thrombosis in cancer patients after surgery.

29 Sep 2020

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