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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

‘From Decadence to Despair’ — the rise and fall of Oscar Wilde mapped out in Trinity exhibition

The rise and fall of Oscar Wilde is the focus of an exhibition in the Old Library, being held to mark 170 years since the acclaimed playwright was born on 16 October, 1854.

16 Oct 2024

Culture|Research

Wild birds’ health is affected by the gut microbiome

Researchers have just discovered that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could in turn impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes.

15 Oct 2024

Environment|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

Citizen science study sheds fresh light on dementia risk factors and cognition

How a person rates their own memory is more strongly associated with dementia risk factors than their performance in standard cognitive tests, according to new research from the School of Psychology.

9 Oct 2024

Research|Science|Society

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

Ice cream-inspired physics – Trinity team uncovers a quantum Mpemba effect, with a host of “cool” implications

Initially investigating out of pure curiosity, the discovery has bridged the gap between Aristotle's observations two millennia ago and modern-day understanding, and opened the door to a whole host of “cool” – and “cooling” – implications.

8 Oct 2024

Research|Science