Genetic basis for extended lifespan and cancer resistance discovered in long-lived bats
Scientists have identified genes that may give long-lived bat species their extraordinary lifespans and cancer resistance compared to other animals.
Scientists have identified genes that may give long-lived bat species their extraordinary lifespans and cancer resistance compared to other animals.
Ecology
Jun 12, 2019
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A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics, published today, has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota's hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 18, 2019
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Scientists have identified part of the molecular mechanism that gives long-lived bat species their extraordinary lifespans compared to other animals. The findings published in the journal Science Advances point to the protective ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 7, 2018
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Irish America has become more distant from its cultural roots and there is a need to regenerate community and identity among the diaspora in the United States, according to a report by the UCD Clinton Institute.
Business
Oct 26, 2017
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Applying an electric field to water in a naturally occurring protein substantially boosts the flow of the liquid and opens up the possibility of delivering more efficient water treatment technology, according to a study co-authored ...
Materials Science
Oct 19, 2017
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Milk yields from cows increased by 9% when they wore a new product from UCD spin-out Equilume.
Other
Oct 2, 2017
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The digging, stirring and overturning of soil by conventional ploughing in tillage farming is severely damaging earthworm populations around the world, say scientists.
Environment
May 8, 2017
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Earth's water may have originally been formed by chemical reactions deep within the planet's mantle, according to research led by University College Dublin.
Earth Sciences
Feb 3, 2017
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Ireland should not be held up as a success story for economic austerity as its recovery was also driven by other factors that could not be replicated elsewhere, a new book says.
Economics & Business
Feb 1, 2017
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Some species of male land-based mammals can vary vocal sounds to exaggerate their body sizes to attract mates.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2016
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