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Why are some fish warm-blooded? Research points to a crucial speed advantage
Warm-blooded fish, like the white shark, swim faster than cold-blooded relatives. This ability does not, however, allow them to live in broader temperature ranges – so they are likely just as vulnerable to rising ocean temperatures
1 Jul 2021
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New approach to molecular drug design yields highly promising bladder cancer drug candidate
The exciting research involved a collaborative group of scientists from Trinity College Dublin, Charles University and Motol Hospital (Prague), Lund University, and startup company Hamlet Pharma.
28 Jun 2021
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Immunologists discover new trick used by MRSA superbug – may aid vaccine development
They found that the bacterium interferes with the host immune response by causing toxic effects on white blood cells, which prevents them from engaging in their infection-fighting jobs.
24 Jun 2021
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Perceived fear of losing children major barrier to women accessing addiction treatment
The newly launched report from the School of Medicine finds there is an urgent need for the expansion of gender-sensitive drug and alcohol treatment approaches that support the needs of women.
24 Jun 2021
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New research unearths importance of “subterranean estuaries” to sustainable fishing and aquaculture industry
The newly published research shows these hidden features are very important in the ecology of coastal systems and in filtering pollutants.
23 Jun 2021
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The Earth Surface Research Laboratory: a new high-tech laboratory for Ireland
The lab’s world-class facilities for the preparation and analysis of geological and environmental samples are open to the geoscience community on the island of Ireland.
23 Jun 2021
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International Atomic Energy Agency and Trinity tackle global inequality in radiation medicine education
The aim of the partnership is to increase the education level of radiation therapists globally so that all patients have access to equal quality cancer treatment.
22 Jun 2021
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The climate-neutral, biodiversity-friendly farm offering blueprint for sustainable dairy industry
The Farm Zero C team, which includes Trinity's Professor Jane Stout, has been awarded €2 million to help deliver the climate-neutral farm in Cork after winning the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Future Innovator Prize.
21 Jun 2021
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Loyola Institute and Trinity College Dublin sign an MOU
In an increasingly diverse and complex society, one of the Institute’s main priorities is to foster religious understanding through ecumenical dialogue and through dialogue between faith and culture.
18 Jun 2021
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Business experts seek European SMEs interested in diversifying company age structure
The engagement is driven by a Horizon 2020-funded research project (DINNOS), which aims to address the challenges of age heterogeneous team composition via an innovation support programme.
18 Jun 2021
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