Medicine and Life Sciences

’I see a rubber duck’ - babies categorise objects in the brain at just two months old

Life Sciences

Posted on: 03 February 2026 The research, led by neuroscientists from Trinity, combined brain imaging with artificial intelligence models.

Health - Feb 20

Trauma-informed, gender-sensitive care crucial for women

New Trinity study is first of its kind in Ireland to specifically focus on women to address the disproportionately poor physical health of this population when compared to the general population.

Health - Feb 23

A landmark ’evolutionary double-bind’ strategy to overcome treatment resistance in prostate cancer

A new study led by researchers from Trinity and the Moffitt Cancer Center shows how radiation therapy can be used to expose-and then eliminate-therapy-resistant cancer cells using natural killer cell immunotherapy.

Health - Feb 19

Key immune trigger identified that may be a central player in MS progression

Researchers believe this study further highlights that a key immune system switch warrants full investigation in MS and may be a promising potential target for future MS therapies.

Health - Feb 11

One in eight older people in Ireland require medical attention for a fall each year, Trinity study finds

Health

New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows that falls represent a major and growing problem for the health system in Ireland.