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Scientists make major breakthrough in understanding common eye disease
Scientists at Trinity College have announced a major breakthrough with important implications for sufferers of a common eye disease – dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – which can cause total blindness in sufferers, and for which there are currently no approved therapies. The scientists discovered that a key component of the cells lining the retinal blood […]
8 Aug 2019
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Brain activity analysis could tailor therapies for MND
Ground breaking investigation into human brain activity will help to develop treatments for the disease that affects over 350 people in Ireland.
1 Aug 2019
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Older people who go to church have better mental health
A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) uncovers some of the relationships between faith and mental health in Ireland.
1 Aug 2019
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Chemistry researcher secures ERC award to develop advanced CO2 capture technologies
The Proof of Concept (POC) grant as top-up funding to explore the commercial or innovation potential of the results of their ERC-funded research.
25 Jul 2019
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The impact of genetics on motor neurone disease
A team of Trinity researchers are decoding the causes of motor neuron disease in a new study which shows the impact of genetics on the disease.
23 Jul 2019
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New community health programme linked to decreased child mortality in Uganda
A network of Community Health Promoters go door-to-door to sell basic health goods, including anti-malaria drugs, soap, insecticide-treated bed nets and fortified foods.
22 Jul 2019
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Big Sugar and neglect by global health community fuel oral health crisis
Vulnerable groups, such as the very young, people with disabilities, frail older people and marginalised groups, continue to experience poor oral health in Ireland.
19 Jul 2019
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New TILDA research associates independent travel with better mental health
Older adults driving, being driven by a partner/spouse and taking public transport have better mental health, social participation and social networks.
17 Jul 2019
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Pioneering researchers raise awareness of rare brain disorder in children
The first CDKL5-Ireland: Family Awareness Day raised awareness of CDKL5 – a rare brain developmental deficiency disorder – and showcased current research.
16 Jul 2019
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Provost announces Professional Staff Award winners
The awards celebrate the outstanding contributions by our administrative, technical and support staff whose hard work, creativity and dedication are a key element the university’s success.
16 Jul 2019