Zoos have been around for centuries. Once a symbol of royalty and power, zoos are now major players in saving endangered species and conserving wildlife. But what role do zoos play in our conservation efforts today?
Conservation is the protection, …
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NUI Galway team contribute to breakthrough breast cancer gene risk study
NUI Galway team have contributed to international study in the gene risk factor of breast cancer, showing the risk assessments that can be done, allowing individuals to receive early treatment to reduce or prevent the disease
A collaborative study into the risks associated with breast cancer has been published, with contribution from investigators in the Lambe Institute at National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway).
The study’s research has suggested that the extent that gene related …
The great race of 2020: A look at the Covid-19 frontrunner vaccines
The science behind new vaccine techniques, accelerated development, and upcoming distribution
Over the last few months spent in and out of lockdown, we have seen cycles of the easing and then tightening of restrictions, and decreases and then spikes in the incidence rate of Covid-19. Many have begun to wonder how …
Trinity report on sexual violence and its effects in Ireland is the first in the country in two decades
The research highlights the importance of the availability of mental health supports for survivors
A study published by Trinity alongside Maynooth University shows that one-third of all adults have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lives. The study is based on a sample of 1,000 Irish adults, and the research was focused …
Sunday Longread: Female mentors in STEM fields are a precious resource, not a disadvantage
In the wake of a controversial paper published in Nature, Trinity academics weigh in on mentorship in their careers
When you embark on a STEM course as a woman, you are aware from the start that although the gender balance in STEM leadership and mentoring roles has greatly improved in recent decades, the number of women in leadership positions …
European Researchers’ Night at Trinity brings research into public eye
The move to virtual leaves no shortage of research-related events and fun
European Researchers’ Night is an annual initiative that aims to bring researchers and their work into the public eye and to encourage those from all backgrounds to engage with research. Last year over 1.6 million people attended European Researchers’ night …
Cutting through the nonsense to get to the science
Luke O’Neill on his new book, Covid times, and taking inspiration from a Rubber Bandit
Over the past few months of chaos and change, a large proportion of our society has turned to science more than they ever have before, for clarity and, at times, for comfort. It has been really enjoyable to see the …
Trinity ecologists monitor biodiversity in Japan using acoustic surveys
The research was hindered by human noise pollution alongside “noisy” local cicada insects
Trinity ecologists, as part of a collaborative team, have published new research using recordings of animal noises to assess biodiversity across 23 field sites in a sub-tropical region of Japan.
The team has assessed how effective these were for pinpointing …
Trinity research shows polio causes previously unknown changes to the brain
The research could impact drug development and patient rehabilitation for polio, and similar neurological diseases
Trinity research on the effect of polio on the nervous system has unearthed newly found changes to the brain caused by the disease.
Polio, now a rare condition in most parts of the world thanks to a highly effective vaccine, …
Trinity researchers awarded a third of available SFI public service fellowships
The four Trinity researchers will be seconded to work for government on the development of new policy and the improvement of public services
Four Trinity researchers have been awarded Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) public service fellowships. These fellowships will see the researchers working on projects alongside government departments, agencies and/or the Library & Research Service of the Oireachtas.
A total of 12 fellowships …