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Irish person’s genetic code sequenced for first timeIrish person’s genetic code sequenced for first time

The complete genetic code of an Irish person has been sequenced for the first time. According to the findings published in the journal Genome Biology, the DNA of the anonymous individual with an Irish ancestry of three generations was shown to possess 400,000 novel mutations of single DNA bases. Almost 8,000 of these appear to be inherited along...

 

50 graduates to be placed in export-led Irish companies to drive growth50 graduates to be placed in export-led Irish companies to drive growth

As part of a new initiative launched by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe TD, 50 top-level graduates will be placed in export-led firms to assist the companies with their export market development strategies...

 

Shorter life expectancy and higher suicide rates among Travellers, study showsShorter life expectancy and higher suicide rates among Travellers, study shows

The Minister for Health & Children, Mary Harney TD officially launched the findings of an All-Ireland Traveller Health Study at an event in Dublin. The aim of the study was to examine the health status of Travellers on the island of Ireland, to assess the impact of the health services...

 

UCD scientists and Weedle awarded €200,000 to define future of search and connect technologyUCD scientists and Weedle awarded €200,000 to define future of search and connect technology

Weedle and UCD scientists have been awarded an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Partnership Award of €200,000 to combine their expertise to enhance the company’s online Search and Connect technology platform...

 
 

Monday 23 August  - Friday 03 September: UCD Special Collections ExhibitionMonday 23 August - Thursday 16 September: UCD Special Collections Exhibition: UCD Special Collections Exhibition

An exhibition of material from the literary archives of Patrick Kavanagh and Edna O'Brien as well as books from the Royal College of Science for Ireland (1867-1926). The Kavanagh archive was bought by public subscription for UCD in 1988.  It includes drafts, both manuscript...

 
 
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