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Trinity scientists uncover new information about Baltic hunter-gatherers

The team discovered that Baltic hunter-gatherers were never overwhelmed by migration

NEWS

A research team led by Trinity scientists have published a study outlining their findings on hunter-gatherer populations in the Baltic states. While it was previously assumed that the Baltic hunter-gather population of the Neolithic period interbred with and was subsequently

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Trinity researchers discover “strong genetic lineage” between Stone Age and modern East Asia populations

The team was made up of researchers from Trinity, the University of Cambridge and University College Dublin

NEWS

Trinity researchers have found that the genetic makeup of modern East Asians closely resembles that of their hunter-gatherer ancestors due to little genetic disruption in East Asian populations since the early Neolithic period.

“Genetically speaking, the populations across northern East

SciTech

Professor Luke O’Neill on marvel molecules and being a scientist

Professor Luke O’Neill of the School of Biochemistry and Immunology talks to Trinity News about the exciting discovery of a molecule that could help treat a variety of inflammatory diseases.

Science HeaderNew research led by scientists at Trinity has uncovered a molecule that could lead to new treatment of inflammatory diseases including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, gout, asthma, diabetes and Muckle-Wells syndrome. This marvel molecule, called MCC950, is capable of blocking …

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DNA of lager yeast tells stories of eastern voyage

Trinity research has revealed that ancestors of yeast used in brewing lager may have been transported along ancient trade routes.

Science HeaderSeasoned brewers know that behind every successful beer, there is a very precious yeast at work. When it comes to beer – from ale, to stout, to lager – yeast is a crucial ingredient used to ferment sugars into alcohol.…