Ireland’s
life sciences industry,
in focus.

Plant Microbiome and Biofertilizers

17.3% of this theme group

Researchers discuss microbial roles in soil health, nutrient recycling, and sustainable biofuel feedstock production.

Biofuel (41) · Synthetic biology (53) · Biomass (45) · Biorefinery (28)

A review on the plant microbiome: Ecology, functions, and emerging trends in microbial application

Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and environmental sustainability

Food Safety and Processing

16.8% of this theme group

Papers examine microbial risks, processing impacts, and nutritional quality of foods for human health.

Food safety (130) · Food processing (74) · Food products (50) · Human health (90)

Microbial Risks in Food: Evaluation of Implementation of Food Safety Measures

Nutritional quality and processing of plant proteins for healthy and sustainable foods

mRNA and Gene Expression

15.8% of this theme group

Studies focus on messenger RNA technologies, gene regulation, and cell‑culture models for therapeutic development.

Messenger RNA (28) · Gene (44) · Cell culture (23) · Gene expression (24)

Analysis of Cancer Metabolism by Imaging Hyperpolarized Nuclei: Prospects for Translation to Clinical Research

Evolution of Approaches to the Development, Life Cycle Control, and Interchangeability of Veterinary Biosimilars Based on Hemoproteins (with

Crop Nutrition and Food Security

15.4% of this theme group

Research addresses fertiliser strategies, nutrient‑use efficiency, and breeding approaches to improve crop yields.

Agriculture (208) · Crop (84) · Food security (86) · Germplasm (39)

Revisiting fertilisers and fertilisation strategies for improved nutrient uptake by plants

Breeding for nutrient use efficiency in crop plants: Mechanistic insights, genetic determinants, and emerging breeding technologies

Plant Disease Management

15.3% of this theme group

Works explore innate immunity, pathogen interactions, and integrated pest‑management tactics for healthier crops.

Fungicide (44) · Integrated pest management (54) · Host (41) · Disease management (32)

Innate Immunity in Plants: An Arms Race Between Pattern Recognition Receptors in Plants and Effectors in Microbial Pathogens

Insect-Borne Plant Pathogens and Their Vectors: Ecology, Evolution, and Complex Interactions

Antimicrobial Resistance

9.9% of this theme group

Analyses cover resistance patterns in humans, livestock, and the environment and the impact of antimicrobial use.

Antibiotic resistance (301) · Antimicrobial (164) · Antibiotics (126) · Drug resistance (49)

Antimicrobial resistance in humans, livestock and the wider environment

Antimicrobial use and resistance

Miscellaneous Biological Topics

9.4% of this theme group

A diverse set of papers on biochemical pathways, regulatory mechanisms, and interdisciplinary scientific communication.

Order (19) · NAD+ kinase (11) · Human being (12) · Sodium (11)

Modalidade, polaridade e legibilidade em resumos académicos: uma análise comparativa multidisciplinar

Obiteljska grupna konferencija: prilika za građansko pravosuđe?

Cellular Stress Assays

21.5% of this theme group

Investigations assess oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, and assay reliability in vitro and in vivo.

In vivo (32) · Flow cytometry (16) · In vitro (27) · Oxidative stress (19)

Effects of Microplastics on Cell Viability, Phagocytic Activity and Oxidative Stress in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

Cell Painting for cytotoxicity and mode-of-action analysis in primary human hepatocytes

Genomic Selection in Breeding

14.6% of this theme group

Papers discuss theory, practice, and future directions for applying genomic selection to crops and livestock.

Agriculture (45) · Selection (26) · Production (28) · Trait (16)

Genomic selection in plant breeding: from theory to practice

Future Directions for Sustainable Poultry Feeding and Product Quality: Alternatives from Insects, Algae and Agro-Industrial Fermented By-Pro

Feed Additives and Health

13.9% of this theme group

Research evaluates natural bioactive compounds as feed additives and their effects on animal performance and health.

Feed additive (27) · Animal feed (28) · Feed conversion ratio (32) · Health benefits (30)

Natural Bioactive Compounds as Feed Additives: Strategies for Sustainable and Functional Livestock Production

The impact of substituting animal with plant protein foods in adults’ self-selected diets on environmental, nutritional, and health outcomes

Food Contaminants and Safety

13.6% of this theme group

Studies review chemical contaminants, safety assessments, and regulatory considerations for food products.

Food safety (66) · Hygiene (21) · Contamination (29) · Food contaminant (20)

Caffeine (1, 3, 7‐trimethylxanthine) in Foods: A Comprehensive Review on Consumption, Functionality, Safety, and Regulatory Matters

Insect-derived food colorants: Chemistry, applications, safety, and regulatory perspectives

DNA Damage and Repair

13.5% of this theme group

Works focus on mechanisms of DNA damage, repair pathways, and their relevance to disease.

Gene (41) · DNA damage (26) · DNA repair (13) · Gene expression (20)

Comparative analysis of microRNA expression in serum and plasma in patients screened for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations

Homologous recombination deficiency in primary ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer

Antibiotic Use in Agriculture

11.7% of this theme group

Analyses examine antibiotic applications in animal production and co‑selection of resistance traits.

Antibiotic resistance (59) · Antibiotics (47) · Antimicrobial (38) · Bacteria (26)

Antibiotic use in food animals worldwide, with a focus on Africa: Pluses and minuses

Co-Selection of Resistance to Antibiotics, Biocides and Heavy Metals, and Its Relevance to Foodborne Pathogens

Pesticide Resistance Management

11.3% of this theme group

Papers explore biological control options and modeling approaches to mitigate pesticide resistance.

Pesticide (34) · Integrated pest management (21) · PEST analysis (30) · Biological pest control (20)

The use of fungal entomopathogens as endophytes in biological control: a review

Managing pesticide resistance by changing the applied dose: a modeling analysis incorporating pesticide persistence and including low-dose m

Antibody and Fluorescence Technologies

17.4% of this theme group

Research highlights novel antibodies, fluorescent labeling, and flow cytometry for in‑vivo imaging and diagnostics.

Antibody (70) · In vivo (81) · Fluorescence (40) · Flow cytometry (50)

Figure 4 from Ancestrally Diverse Autologous Patient-Derived Organoid–Immune Cell Coculture Platform for Addressing Immunotherapeutic Outcom

Preparation, Characterization, and Binding Mechanism of Nanobodies Targeting Multiple Serotypes of <i>Salmonella</i>

Gene Regulation for Therapy

17.2% of this theme group

Studies investigate gene knockdown, apoptosis control, and cell‑growth modulation for disease treatment.

Downregulation and upregulation (106) · Apoptosis (80) · Gene knockdown (103) · Cell growth (43)

Fat Mass and Obesity‐Associated Protein Contributes to Tumorigenesis and Drug Resistance of Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma by Suppressing <sc

RasGRP3 Promotes RAP1B Activity to Inhibit Endothelial Inflammation and Alleviate Atherosclerosis in High-Fat Diet-Fed ApoE−/− Mice

Functional Plant‑Based Foods

14.6% of this theme group

Papers explore health‑promoting ingredients, antioxidants, and sustainable protein sources in functional foods.

Health benefits (78) · Functional food (61) · Ingredient (48) · Antioxidant (69)

Plant-based functional foods for healthy aging: current trends, bioactive compounds, and future perspectives

PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: SOURCES, EXTRACTION METHODS AND FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD INDUSTRY

Epigenetics and RNA Biomarkers

13.7% of this theme group

Research delves into DNA methylation patterns, RNA markers, and their roles in disease diagnostics.

Gene (164) · DNA methylation (60) · Messenger RNA (76) · DNA damage (55)

Convergent DNA methylation abnormalities at enhancers and bivalent promoters in human growth disorders

Stimuli-ResponsiveFusion of Binary-Star IntelligentDNA System for the Signal-On Amplification Detection of Cancer-RelatedmiRNA

Novel Antimicrobials and Biocontrol

13.5% of this theme group

Works present plant‑derived antimicrobials, resistance‑modifying agents, and postbiotic applications for animal health.

Antimicrobial (126) · Antibiotic resistance (66) · Biological pest control (54) · Bacteria (87)

Plants as sources of new antimicrobials and resistance-modifying agents

Postbiotics: Multifunctional Microbial Products Transforming Animal Health and Performance

Genetic Improvement of Crops

11.9% of this theme group

Studies assess germplasm variability, quantitative trait loci, and selection strategies to boost yield.

Germplasm (71) · Trait (52) · Quantitative trait locus (40) · Selection (53)

Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Trait Interrelationships Using Advanced Wheat Lines to Increase Yield

GENETIC VARIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND RELATED TRAITS IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) MUTANT GENOTYPES

Sustainable Biomass and Biofuels

11.6% of this theme group

Research focuses on microbial fermentation, agri‑food by‑products, and biofuel production for a circular economy.

Biomass (67) · Sustainability (77) · Agriculture (102) · Biofuel (35)

Microbial Fermentation: A Sustainable Strategy for Producing High-Value Bioactive Compounds for Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Human Health

Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

Dublin

54.7% across the displayed hubs

9 companies hiring · $3.1B disclosed funding

Galway

21.7% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $553.8M disclosed funding

Cork

13.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $390.9M disclosed funding

Limerick

3.0% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $103.3M disclosed funding

Waterford

2.2% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Tipperary

1.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $44.7M disclosed funding

Bray

1.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $798.5K disclosed funding

Athlone

1.1% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding