- International team of researchers discover evidence of heavy elements created in violent cosmic explosion.
- Major astronomical explosion observed with James Webb Space Telescope provides first evidence supporting long-held theory.
- UCC astronomer’s discovery led to James Webb Space Telescope observations, announced globally Wednesday.
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UCC astronomer contributes to major scientific discovery
25 Oct 2023
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First ever study of wartime deepfakes reveals their impact on news media
25 Oct 2023
- Deepfakes are artificially manipulated audio-visual material.
- This new study examined tweets about deepfakes during the Russo-Ukrainian war, UCC researchers demonstrated that deepfakes undermine peoples trust generally in news media.
- This study is the first empirical analysis of the use of deepfakes in wartime misinformation and propaganda.
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Scientists discover links between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota
18 Oct 2023
- Research identifies links between gut bacteria, inflammation and brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Findings reveal that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred via the gut microbiota.
- This study represents an important step forward in understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Landmark publication calls for increased attention to workplace mental health
13 Oct 2023
- UCC and NSRF researchers co-author Lancet Series on work and health.
- Researchers call for increased focus on improving the workplace to drive improvements in population health.
- The publication highlights the link between exposure to adverse working conditions and the risk of depressive disorders.
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Professor Deirdre Murray announced as Chair in Early Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy
06 Oct 2023
- Professor Murray will lead research in brain injury and cerebral palsy at INFANT.
- Research initiative is made possible thanks to funding of €1.6 million under the Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s Programme of Excellence
- An estimated 150 babies receive a CP diagnosis in Ireland each year, and an estimated 3,000 children and young people and 9,500 adults are living with CP in Ireland.
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Ginger pigment molecules found in fossil frogs
06 Oct 2023
- UCC palaeontologists discover molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment that produces ginger colouration.
- “This will paint a more accurate picture of ancient animal colour.”
- Phaeomelanin is now toxic to animals – discovery may be first step in understand its evolution.
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Screening test predicts preterm preeclampsia during pregnancy
04 Oct 2023
- 15pc increase in detection of preterm preeclampsia by using a new diagnostic method.
- UCC spin-out Metabolomic Diagnostics hope their new test can increase detection rates and save lives.
- Difficult to predict, preeclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 foetal deaths every year.
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HRB invests €1.9 million in UCC research to address emerging health challenges
03 Oct 2023
- UCC, NSRF and INFANT researchers awarded a combined €1.9 million funding in Health Research Board Postdoctoral Fellowship schemes.
- Funding will support the career development of outstanding researchers at UCC in health and social care research projects.
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Researchers call for change to Irish schoolyards to support children’s play
21 Sep 2023
- New study finds that limited attention is given to children’s right to play in Irish schoolyards.
- Teachers report challenges in supporting play, including limited policy and litigation fears.
- Every day half a million children share schoolyards in over 3000 schools across Ireland.
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UCC joins European project to develop digital physiotherapy rehabilitation tech
20 Sep 2023
- Scale-Up4Rehab project to develop Netflix-style platform to offer virtual rehabilitation to patients.
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration awarded €10.8 million Interreg North-West Europe funding.
- UCC Physiotherapy students to benefit from innovative digital rehabilitation training.
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