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The Blood Brain Barrier’s role in Neuropsychiatric Conditions

A look into the work of Professor Mathew Campell of Trinity’s Neurovascular Genetics Laboratory

Our very own Professor Mathew Campbell, of the Neurovascular Genetics Laboratory in Trinity College, Dublin, is leading the way in understanding the blood brain barrier (BBB) and how it functions in health and disease. Dysfunction of the BBB has long …

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Choosing the traits of your children: a genetic testing panel discussion

Trinity’s Genetics Society host its final event of the year yesterday, March 15. A panel discussion entitled Ethics, Genetics & Preimplantation Genetic Testing, this event was led by speakers from four disciplines concerning the area of genetic testing and screening.

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Valentine’s day animal style: strangest mating behaviours in nature

In the spirit of Valentine’s day, Katarzyna Siewierska describes some bizarre mating rituals and unexpected physical characteristics.

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The bees … and exploding genitalia!

The mating ritual in bees is so bizarre you won’t want to believe it, but it is true. It all starts with a queen bee being bred in a special cell in the beehive.