23andMe's bankruptcy sale a concern for Irish consumers Irish consumers should be concerned about 23andMe entering bankruptcy, according to a data protection expert, even if they never used the genetic testing service. Business • 25 Mar
23andMe's bankruptcy sale a concern for Irish consumers Irish consumers should be concerned about 23andMe entering bankruptcy, according to a data protection expert, even if they never used the genetic testing service. Business • 25 Mar
Relative Risk: Home DNA tests could pose privacy risk The financial woes of one of the world's biggest genetic testing firms has raised serious privacy issues around the valuable user data it holds, writes Adam Maguire Business • 21 Nov 24
Relative Risk: Home DNA tests could pose privacy risk The financial woes of one of the world's biggest genetic testing firms has raised serious privacy issues around the valuable user data it holds, writes Adam Maguire Business • 21 Nov 24
Maynooth University DNA project awarded €4m in EU funding Maynooth University has been awarded €4m in EU funding for the development of a DNA-based computing and information storage system. Business • 21 Oct 24
Maynooth University DNA project awarded €4m in EU funding Maynooth University has been awarded €4m in EU funding for the development of a DNA-based computing and information storage system. Business • 21 Oct 24
Garda non-submission of samples to DNA database probed Gardaí in a number of divisions have failed to submit forensic data satisfactorily to the National DNA Database System, according to a new report. Ireland • 10 Aug 22
Garda non-submission of samples to DNA database probed Gardaí in a number of divisions have failed to submit forensic data satisfactorily to the National DNA Database System, according to a new report. Ireland • 10 Aug 22
Ireland's DNA database grows by 20% Ireland's DNA Database System has grown by 20% and contains 58,703 DNA profiles, a new report has found. Ireland • 10 Aug 22
Ireland's DNA database grows by 20% Ireland's DNA Database System has grown by 20% and contains 58,703 DNA profiles, a new report has found. Ireland • 10 Aug 22
DNA analysis firm Genuity Science bought by HiberCell Genuity Science, the DNA analysis firm previously known as WuXi NextCode and Genomics Medicine Ireland, has been bought by New York headquartered company HiberCell. Business • 17 Aug 21
DNA analysis firm Genuity Science bought by HiberCell Genuity Science, the DNA analysis firm previously known as WuXi NextCode and Genomics Medicine Ireland, has been bought by New York headquartered company HiberCell. Business • 17 Aug 21
Body buried in Wales found to be missing Irish man The family of an Irishman who disappeared almost 33 years ago has been told that DNA analysis has confirmed a match with a body that has remained unidentified in Wales since 1985. Ireland • 04 Aug 18
Body buried in Wales found to be missing Irish man The family of an Irishman who disappeared almost 33 years ago has been told that DNA analysis has confirmed a match with a body that has remained unidentified in Wales since 1985. Ireland • 04 Aug 18
Irish researchers develop new way to store data in DNA Researchers in Waterford have devised a new way of archiving data in DNA and then retrieving it again. Science and Technology • 20 Feb 18
Irish researchers develop new way to store data in DNA Researchers in Waterford have devised a new way of archiving data in DNA and then retrieving it again. Science and Technology • 20 Feb 18
Genetic map of Ireland unlocks secrets about ancestors The first genetic map of the people of Ireland has been produced by scientists and genealogy researchers here. Science • 08 Dec 17
Genetic map of Ireland unlocks secrets about ancestors The first genetic map of the people of Ireland has been produced by scientists and genealogy researchers here. Science • 08 Dec 17
Patients sought for study of genetics of bowel disease Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are being invited to take part in a new research study that aims to unearth the genetic causes behind the illness. Science • 25 Oct 17
Patients sought for study of genetics of bowel disease Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are being invited to take part in a new research study that aims to unearth the genetic causes behind the illness. Science • 25 Oct 17
UK cancer patients to have DNA tested routinely A new era of genome-based personalised medicine could open up for cancer patients in Britain within five years under new plans unveiled by the UK government's chief medical adviser. Science • 04 Jul 17
UK cancer patients to have DNA tested routinely A new era of genome-based personalised medicine could open up for cancer patients in Britain within five years under new plans unveiled by the UK government's chief medical adviser. Science • 04 Jul 17
Study claims two thirds of cancers are unavoidable Nearly two thirds of the genetic mutations that lead to cancer are caused by unavoidable random errors occurring in DNA when cells divide and replicate themselves. Science • 23 Mar 17
Study claims two thirds of cancers are unavoidable Nearly two thirds of the genetic mutations that lead to cancer are caused by unavoidable random errors occurring in DNA when cells divide and replicate themselves. Science • 23 Mar 17
First baby born with DNA from three parents The first baby with DNA from three parents has been born in Mexico, it has emerged. News • 27 Sep 16
First baby born with DNA from three parents The first baby with DNA from three parents has been born in Mexico, it has emerged. News • 27 Sep 16
NUIG scientists find gene regulates DNA repair New research by scientists in Galway has discovered that a gene known to have cancer-suppressing properties is far more potent than had previously been thought. Science • 21 Sep 16
NUIG scientists find gene regulates DNA repair New research by scientists in Galway has discovered that a gene known to have cancer-suppressing properties is far more potent than had previously been thought. Science • 21 Sep 16
York 'gladiator' had Middle Eastern origins High-tech genome technology has been used by Irish researchers to trace the origin of a Roman-age decapitated body, found in York, back to the Middle East. News • 19 Jan 16
York 'gladiator' had Middle Eastern origins High-tech genome technology has been used by Irish researchers to trace the origin of a Roman-age decapitated body, found in York, back to the Middle East. News • 19 Jan 16
Google and Amazon square up in DNA data storage battle Academic institutions and healthcare companies are picking sides between their cloud computing offerings - Google Genomics or Amazon Web Services. Business • 05 Jun 15
Google and Amazon square up in DNA data storage battle Academic institutions and healthcare companies are picking sides between their cloud computing offerings - Google Genomics or Amazon Web Services. Business • 05 Jun 15
DNA test to be carried out on abandoned baby The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, has obtained an interim care order for the baby girl abandoned in Rathcoole in Co Dublin last Friday. News • 12 May 15
DNA test to be carried out on abandoned baby The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, has obtained an interim care order for the baby girl abandoned in Rathcoole in Co Dublin last Friday. News • 12 May 15
US launches precision medicine research project The United States has proposed analysing genetic information from more than one million volunteers as part of a new initiative to understand human disease. News • 31 Jan 15
US launches precision medicine research project The United States has proposed analysing genetic information from more than one million volunteers as part of a new initiative to understand human disease. News • 31 Jan 15
Neanderthal viruses found in modern human DNA Ancient viruses inherited from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. News • 19 Nov 13
Neanderthal viruses found in modern human DNA Ancient viruses inherited from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. News • 19 Nov 13
Sentence length 'irrelevant' for DNA database Minister for Justice Alan Shatter plans to disregard the length of sentences handed down by judges when setting the criteria for adding the DNA profiles of convicted criminals to a new national DNA database. News • 25 Jul 13
Sentence length 'irrelevant' for DNA database Minister for Justice Alan Shatter plans to disregard the length of sentences handed down by judges when setting the criteria for adding the DNA profiles of convicted criminals to a new national DNA database. News • 25 Jul 13
Law to allow for DNA database being finalised Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said that legislation enabling the establishment of a DNA database is virtually complete. News • 24 Jul 13
Law to allow for DNA database being finalised Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said that legislation enabling the establishment of a DNA database is virtually complete. News • 24 Jul 13
UK opens door to 'three-parent' babies Britain could become the first country in the world to permit babies to be born with three genetic parents by the end of next year. News • 28 Jun 13
UK opens door to 'three-parent' babies Britain could become the first country in the world to permit babies to be born with three genetic parents by the end of next year. News • 28 Jun 13
DNA scientist stresses importance of knowledge The Nobel Prize-winning scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA 60 years ago has said Ireland cannot be a success in science unless it knows as much as other nations. News • 29 Apr 13
DNA scientist stresses importance of knowledge The Nobel Prize-winning scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA 60 years ago has said Ireland cannot be a success in science unless it knows as much as other nations. News • 29 Apr 13
Group wants DNA database for missing persons A new national campaign group has been launched calling on the Government to set up a DNA database for all missing persons. News • 25 Oct 12
Group wants DNA database for missing persons A new national campaign group has been launched calling on the Government to set up a DNA database for all missing persons. News • 25 Oct 12
