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Health - 20.08.2025
Researcher part of international team to discover how Epstein-Barr virus infection can trigger multiple sclerosis
A new study has revealed that multiple sclerosis could be halted by targeting cells that react to the Epstein-Barr virus. Dr Éanna Fennell, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Limerick, was among the research team involved in this study, who are based at the Institute of Experimental Immunology at the University of Zürich.
Psychology - Health - 03.07.2025
Mental health risks in young carers
A new study by researchers at University of Limerick has identified an increased risk of mental health issues for young carers. According to the study, which has just been published in the prestigious The Lancet Public Health journal, over time caring increased young people's risk of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and self-harm.
Health - Pharmacology - 05.06.2025
Reduced antimicrobial resistance in E. coli cases
Study marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance, a global public health threat A new groundbreaking large-scale research study from University of Limerick marks a major milestone in the battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global public health threat that could add a trillion US dollars to worldwide healthcare costs over the next 25 years.
