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21 Apr 2026

New research reveals mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a world leading research centre at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored the mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis for the first time.
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Photo (L-R): Professor John Cryan, Dr Serena Boscaini and Dr Gerard Moloney. Image credit: Provision.
21 Apr 2026

New research reveals mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a world leading research centre at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored the mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis for the first time.
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17 Apr 2026

IGNITE Spring Awards and Showcase 2026

Technology to improve how schools operate incident management and alerts, an AI-powered system to speed up Clinical Trial Agreements and a platform to help people overcome challenges in their relationships were among the start-ups highlighted at this year’s IGNITE Spring Showcase and Awards.
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Main Photo (L-R): David Hall, Carbery CogniMed, Ruth Hendrick Target Alert Group, Dr. Eliana Monteiro PhD. Image credit:
17 Apr 2026

IGNITE Spring Awards and Showcase 2026

Technology to improve how schools operate incident management and alerts, an AI-powered system to speed up Clinical Trial Agreements and a platform to help people overcome challenges in their relationships were among the start-ups highlighted at this year’s IGNITE Spring Showcase and Awards.
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