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Campbell Returns to Ireland for Dublin Lecture

By Olivia O'Mahoney
April / May 2018

February 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Distinguished parasitologist, Nobel prize winner, and 2017 Irish America Hall of Fame inductee Dr. William Campbell delivered an academic discourse at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin in November. Campbell, who was in Ireland to receive the Presidential Distinguished Service Award, was born in 1930 in Ramelton, County Donegal, and has held honorary membership of the Royal … [Read more...] about Campbell Returns to Ireland for Dublin Lecture

Ireland’s Worst Winter
in 140 Years

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Continuing within the trajectory of global climate change, it was revealed by NUI Maynooth climatologists that Ireland last winter had the stormiest season on record in over 140 years. They found there was an “unprecedented strength and number of cyclones over the mid- and high-latitude north Atlantic.” They pointed to cyclones that occur over the north Atlantic and eventually … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Worst Winter
in 140 Years

TCD Researchers Help Make
Schizophrenia Breakthrough

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A recent study published in the journal Nature has confirmed 108 locations within the human genome that are linked directly to schizophrenia, 83 of which were completely new discoveries. Aiden Corvin, professor of psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin’s school of medicine, was one of the lead authors of the study, which analyzed more than 80,000 genetic samples, including some … [Read more...] about TCD Researchers Help Make
Schizophrenia Breakthrough

Irish Scientists Discover Genetic Basis for Memory Formation

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
February / March 2014

January 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have shown for the first time that two genes involved in many neurological diseases act together to regulate specific aspects of protein production in nerve cells and allow the development of a simple form of memory called habituation. These findings have implications for our understanding of memory formation in general, and will also aid … [Read more...] about Irish Scientists Discover Genetic Basis for Memory Formation

Kelly Twins Participate in Space Study

By IA Staff
September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Scott (L) and Mark (R) Kelly

Irish-American identical twin astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly have volunteered for an observational study to determine the effects of space travel on human genetics. Scott, who has spent 180 days in space, including a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station in 2011, is scheduled to blast off again in 2015 for a record-breaking year-long stay. Mark, who went on his … [Read more...] about Kelly Twins Participate in Space Study

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The third Catholic Relief Act came into effect on this day in 1782. This act follows the second which was issued on May 4, 1782. Combined, the two Relief acts allow Catholics to own land outside of parliamentary boundaries, allow Catholics to become teachers, and allow them to act as guardians. These acts are part of the movement for Catholic emancipation and the removal of restrictions brought about by the Penal laws.

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