Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin, (TCD) was established by Letter Patents granting a Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, however the roots extend to 1311 by Papal decree. Today, TCD is a vibrant academic and research university. TCD is associated with two medical teaching hospitals, conducts high level and complex computer science, biotechnology and erected the Lloyd Institute. The Trinity Enterprise Centre houses complex multi-disciplinary scientific research labs and is ranked highly among world-wide ranking panels. TCD's 15,000 + student body is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral and professional degree students.
Foam bubbles finally brought to order
Scientists have succeeded for the first time to turn the Weaire-Phelan foam model – a celebrated geometrical concept which received additional notoriety when used in Beijing’s Olympic Games iconic ...
Dec 23, 2011 |
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Discovery of new vaccine approach for treatment of cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, have developed a new vaccine to treat cancer at the pre-clinical level. The research team led by Professor Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental ...
Dec 21, 2011 |
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New study on maternity care published
(Medical Xpress) -- The result of a major study comparing two methods of maternity care, commissioned by the HSE and conducted by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, has been published recently in ...
Nov 18, 2011 |
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Understanding human transmembrane signalling
(Medical Xpress) -- New international collaborative research led by Stanford University, the University of Michigan and involving Trinity College Dublin recently published in Nature, increases our unders ...
Oct 13, 2011 |
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New research increases understanding of drug effects in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Just like one size doesn’t fit all, it appears that some pharmaceuticals designed to improve mental ability may do the opposite when given to people with normal mental function. Scientists from Trinity ...
Sep 19, 2011 |
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New research increases understanding of learning, memory
(Medical Xpress) -- New international research on how fruit flies learn to ignore a constant smell, which increases understanding of behavioural habituation, has been recently published in the leading international journal ...
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Aug 26, 2011 |
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A major step forward in fighting superbugs
New research has identified a novel mechanism by which humans can defend themselves against the well known hospital superbug, Clostridium difficile. The study provides us with critical information for ...
Jul 29, 2011 |
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Soil microbes accelerate global warming
More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes soil to release the potent greenhouse gases methane and nitrous oxide, new research published in this week's edition of Nature reveals. "This feedback to our changing atmosphere means ...
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Researchers devise biomaterial that could be used in the detection of toxins and pollutants
(PhysOrg.com) -- In research recently published in the leading international journal PNAS, Trinity researchers exploit the potential of a biomaterial to reveal the activity of important fat metabolising enzyme ...
Jul 01, 2011 |
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New research shows organic farming benefits insect biodiversity, pollination of wild plants
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research just published by ecologists at Trinity College Dublin, has shown that organic farming benefits insect biodiversity, insect-flower interactions and pollination of wild plants.
Jun 23, 2011 |
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New insights into links between stress and cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- Trinity College Dublin researchers have discovered that blocking a particular stress response can significantly reduce the metastasis (or spread) of breast cancer.
Jun 01, 2011 |
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Results from study of 8,000 older people in Ireland launched
The first results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), a national study of 8,000 older people aged 50 and over in Ireland, were launched this week by the Minister for Health and Children, Dr James Reilly.
May 11, 2011 |
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New study identifies those most at risk of mental health problems following exposure to earthquake
(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the most difficult tasks for those trying to address the aftermath of a natural disaster, such as the recent Japanese tsunami and earthquake, is how to target their attempts to help the most distressed ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 29, 2011 |
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Scientists discover that self-eating cells safeguard against cancer
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important discovery concerning how fledgling cancer cells self-destruct, which has the potential of impacting on future cancer therapies. The Trinity research group, led ...
Feb 25, 2011 |
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Discovery of new gene mutation in schizophrenia offers target for drug therapies
In a major advance for schizophrenia research, an international team of scientists led by the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and involving Trinity College Dublin researchers has identified a gene mutation ...
Feb 23, 2011 |
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