We are living longer with an increase in human lifespan of 2.5 years per decade. Scientists are now focused on achieving healthspans, where we live disease free, which can match our longer […]
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The immune system works better at certain times of day than others, according to new research, which could help point the way towards the development of new drugs for autoimmune disease such […]
One thousand volunteers who suffer from obsessions or compulsions due to OCD are being sought by the School of Psychology at UCD to take part in an online survey. The disorder known […]
The FDA-approved alcohol aversion drug, disulfiram (Antabuse), has been found to be very effective in combating chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer. Scientists based at TCD and St James’s Hospital, Dublin, have reported […]
Broadcast on Drivetime on 4th August 2017 A new gene-editing tool that can precisely ‘cut and paste’ DNA to remove segments that cause disease or insert pieces that promote health benefits is, […]
Interview with Myles Dungan on The History Show, RTE Radio 1, 22nd January. The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks based on the book written by Rebecca Skloot in 2010 will appear on […]
