Handiwork through historySomething as ordinary as pottery can tell us a lot about the past; from tiny shards of clay, archeologists can build a picture…Sat Aug 29 2009 - 01:00
Study says folic acid present without further fortificationNEW FINDINGS indicate that adults and newborns in Ireland have low but persistent levels of folic acid in their blood, even without…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
'Am I going to be left to die?'Anne MacMahon has a rare blood disorder which requires frequent blood transfusionsTue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
New findings could help improve HIV therapiesNEW FINDINGS published this week about HIV’s genetic structure will boost our understanding of the virus and could help improve…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
How the world caught the fluSwine flu is the first flu pandemic of the 21st century, but what do we really know about it? And what is likely to happen next…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
Study finds cause of rosaceaBACTERIA ARE to blame for the inflammatory skin condition rosacea, according to a study involving Irish scientists.Tue Jul 14 2009 - 01:00
Trial and ErrorDRUG INNOVATIONS: An Irish scientist has spent a decade developing sensor technology that could save pharmaceutical companies…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Molecules may hold the key to preventing sepsisKILDARE: THERE'S A LOT to be said for nipping a situation in the bud and that's exactly what a research group at NUI Maynooth…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Blisters, wrinkles useful at lastBOSTON: A STICKER PEELING off a window could provide a useful model for fabricating "bendy" electronics, according to research…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Centenary of Clare Island survey to be marked by RIACHARLES DARWIN made the Galapagos Islands famous with his observations of flora and fauna, which eventually led to his best known…Thu Jun 25 2009 - 01:00
Call for national plan for rare diseasesIRELAND NEEDS a national plan for dealing with rare diseases that affect about 140,000 people here.Tue Jun 16 2009 - 01:00
It may be small, but nanotechnology is the next big thingIT MAY focus on the very small, but, if we play our cards right, nanotechnology stands to have a large impact on Ireland’s competitiveness…Fri Jun 12 2009 - 01:00
Nanotechnology can add to competitive edgeNANOTECHNOLOGY HAS the potential to sharpen Ireland’s competitiveness in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, according…Fri Jun 05 2009 - 01:00
End of male chromosomeTHE MALE sex-determining chromosome is on the way out, according to a genetics expert who will talk on the issue in Dublin tomorrow…Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
No need for mandatory retirementRETIREMENT age should not be mandatory, according to a US expert on ageing and economics who was in Dublin for the launch of …Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Seeing The LightBIOPHOTONICS: On the screen, a giant and glowing alien blob wraps itself around its hapless prey, engulfing it and dumping it…Mon May 11 2009 - 01:00
A Sample NetworkMEDICAL RESEARCH: An innovative Irish scheme has created a link biobank that provides a resource for researchers nationwide …Mon May 11 2009 - 01:00
Concern over malaria trialA TRIAL vaccine against malaria is using weakened parasites from fly spit to build up human resistance to the disease, but experts…Tue Apr 28 2009 - 01:00
Strong scope for bringing medical devices to marketDUBLIN: DEREK YOUNG has 28 new ideas on his table, each one with the potential to improve the practice of medicine.Mon Apr 06 2009 - 01:00
Absorbable stent requires further trials, says 'Lancet'US: THE BEST helpers are the ones that leave when their work is doneMon Apr 06 2009 - 01:00
Slide kickPATHOLOGY: New software from an Irish firm won't replace the pathologist but it could prove an invaluable tool, providing a …Mon Apr 06 2009 - 01:00
With limitless rewardNEW LIFE: Séamus Gleeson moved from a career in the Defence Forces to setting up a charity to support vulnerable childrenTue Mar 31 2009 - 01:00
Surgeons urged to aim for minimal removalREMOVING large margins of surrounding healthy tissue when operating on a breast tumour is not of benefit, according to new analysis…Tue Mar 24 2009 - 00:00
Friends influence body imageFRIENDS AND siblings have a far greater influence on how teenagers perceive their body shape than celebrity magazines, according…Tue Mar 17 2009 - 00:00
Call for action on TV-induced seizuresIRELAND NEEDS official guidelines to regulate light flashes on television that can induce epileptic seizures, according to an…Tue Mar 10 2009 - 00:00
An educational experienceNEW LIFE: A childhood accident meant Ricky Walsh’s eyesight deteriorated to blindness, but that hasn’t stopped him from going…Tue Mar 10 2009 - 00:00
How herb extracts could counter food poisonsNature’s own anti-microbial systems could help consumers avoid food-poisoning from processed foodsThu Mar 05 2009 - 00:00
Ireland's got talentThe move in the 1990s to juggle strategically important research sectors has since resulted in internationally recognised output…Mon Mar 02 2009 - 00:00
Eating fish is 'crucial' for baby's brainEATING FISH and seafoods during pregnancy is crucial for a baby’s brain development, according to a scientist who will speak …Tue Feb 17 2009 - 00:00
Growing awareness in mental healthA NEW LIFE: Paul Clabby overcame mental health difficulties with the support of Grow, and now he is helping other young adults…Tue Feb 17 2009 - 00:00
HIV drug could raise heart attack riskA WIDELY used anti-HIV drug could raise heart attack risk by encouraging blood clots to form, according to a new study by Irish…Tue Feb 17 2009 - 00:00
Anniversary events, from garden walks to musical chairsJoin the celebrations to mark the bicentennial of Charles Darwin’s birthThu Feb 12 2009 - 00:00
Stories of life and death in the theatreHow and why did the Irish Council for Bioethics find itself backing a play exploring the ethical issues surrounding euthanasia…Thu Feb 05 2009 - 00:00
Resistant strain may render anti-malaria drug uselessA FRONT-LINE anti-malaria drug currently used around the world could become useless unless an emerging pocket of drug resistance…Tue Feb 03 2009 - 00:00
Was Darwin wrong about the origins?DUBLIN: THIS YEAR marks the 200th anniversary of one of the most celebrated scientists of recent centuries, and 150 years since…Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Marriage of convenienceA new mass spectrometry facility in NUI Galway provides a vital link between research and industry with the aim of discovering…Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Trapped WindGREEN ISSUE: ENERGY: The biggest problem with wind as an energy source has always been its unpredictable natureMon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
