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How our ability to see, feel and hear tells us about the workings of the brain
'Perception in mind: how our ability to see, feel and hear tells us about the workings of the human brain'
15 Dec 2017
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New research shows link between hearing loss and dementia
People with age-related hearing loss had an increased risk for cognitive decline including executive function, processing speed and episodic memory, as well as cognitive impairment and dementia.
14 Dec 2017
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ERC awards will support genetics and immunology research
Professor Aoife McLysaght and Dr David Finlay's won prestigious ERC Consolidator Awards, which will help them expand their research teams.
14 Dec 2017
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Time of day affects severity of autoimmune disease
Understanding the interplay between 24-hour day-night cycles and the immune system may help inform drug-targeting strategies to alleviate autoimmune disease.
12 Dec 2017
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TILDA report gives unique insight into end of life experiences of older people
A new study released today by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin provides a deep and important understanding of the end-of-life experience of older adults in Ireland. The report examines issues such as where TILDA participants died, which services and care they received and their quality of life, health and disability leading up to their death.
12 Dec 2017
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Global ICT leader Huawei announces research partnership with Trinity
At the event at Trinity, Guo Ping, Huawei Deputy Chairman & Rotating CEO, also announced the expansion of the company’s Cork R&D operation.
11 Dec 2017
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Researchers make important discovery in oral pre-cancer condition
Researchers at trinity have examined the microbiome of oral leukoplakia in order to determine if certain bacteria were associated with oral leukoplakia and whether the type of bacteria could predict whether these condition become malignant.
11 Dec 2017
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Trinity researchers awarded Irish Research Council medals of excellence
The awards which recognise top-ranked postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers were presented to Miriam Cummins, Aisling Heeran, and Dr Natalia Muñoz-Wolf.
11 Dec 2017
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Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor turns sod on new student residences at Trinity
The new Printing House Square development on Pearse Street will provide accommodation for 250 students, as well as a student health centre, disability service centre and sports facilities.
8 Dec 2017
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Irish Rugby player Brian O’Driscoll awarded another cap at Honorary Degrees
Other Honorary Degree Candidates included one of Ireland’s foremost journalists, Olivia O'Leary and archivist, Caitriona Crowe along with leading neuroscientist, Gero Miesenböck and astronomer, George Miley.
8 Dec 2017