Irish Travellers have a gut microbiome which differs strikingly from that of the non-Traveller settled community, and it confers considerable health benefits on them, scientists in University College Cork have discovered.The microbiome is the genetic mix of microbes in the body that mostly live in the human gut.The study, led by Prof Fergus Shanahan at APC Microbiome research institute, helps explain why Travellers are unlikely to get inflammatory conditions such Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis.A modern way of life increases risk of such chronic diseases in part...…Irish Travellers have a gut microbiome which differs strikingly from that of the non-Traveller settled community, and it confers considerable health benefits on them, scientists in University College Cork have discovered.The microbiome is the genetic mix of microbes in the body that mostly live in the human gut.The study, led by Prof Fergus Shanahan at APC Microbiome research institute, helps explain why Travellers are unlikely to get inflammatory conditions such Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis.A modern way of life increases risk of such chronic diseases in part...WW…

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) have discovered mutations associated with early onset dementia that may lead to better understanding of how Alzheimer's disease occurs.Although the form of early onset dementia known as leukoencephalopathy is extremely rare, the team has identified the role genetic mutations play in generating dysfunctional white blood cells circulating around the body.Investigating the role these may play in dementia could unlock potential treatments.There is no cure for these neurodegenerative conditions, and Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in...…Scientists at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) have discovered mutations associated with early onset dementia that may lead to better understanding of how Alzheimer's disease occurs.Although the form of early onset dementia known as leukoencephalopathy is extremely rare, the team has identified the role genetic mutations play in generating dysfunctional white blood cells circulating around the body.Investigating the role these may play in dementia could unlock potential treatments.There is no cure for these neurodegenerative conditions, and Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in...WW…

High levels of microplastics are released from infant-feeding bottles during formula preparation and when they are being sterilised, researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found in a study of global significance.The higher the temperature of liquid inside the bottle, the more microplastics are released, they conclude in a study published on Monday. The findings, they suggest, indicate a need for new guidelines to minimise exposure risk for infants.The study provides more evidence of how tiny plastic particles may get into the human food chain. Microplastics harm oceans and aquatic life...…High levels of microplastics are released from infant-feeding bottles during formula preparation and when they are being sterilised, researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found in a study of global significance.The higher the temperature of liquid inside the bottle, the more microplastics are released, they conclude in a study published on Monday. The findings, they suggest, indicate a need for new guidelines to minimise exposure risk for infants.The study provides more evidence of how tiny plastic particles may get into the human food chain. Microplastics harm oceans and aquatic life...WW…