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AlphaBiolabs was delighted to attend the recent 31st Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG), held in Montréal, Canada. Our Director of Genetics, Casey Randall, represented AlphaBiolabs at this year’s congress, which brought together academics, researchers and forensic science professionals from around the world, alongside leading suppliers in the field. As Ireland’s No.1 […]
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International Overdose Awareness Day 2026: Understanding and Preventing Overdose
Every year, on 31 August, communities across more than 40 countries come together to mark International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world’s largest campaign dedicated to ending overdose. Led since 2012 by the Penington Institute, a public health non-profit, IOAD began as a single event and has since grown into a global day of action. […]
Friends for 30 years before DNA testing revealed they were sisters
The popularity of home DNA testing has grown significantly in recent years, with these tests being used to answer some of life’s most important personal questions. Sometimes those questions are asked quietly, at home, by someone with a private doubt. And sometimes, they’re answered by accident, decades later, in the most unexpected way. That was […]
Privately funded legal testing: How AlphaBiolabs supports solicitors and their clients
For some people looking for laboratory testing support for a family law or immigration matter, Legal Aid may not be available. Whether due to financial ineligibility or the nature of the case, some clients find themselves having to fund their own drug, alcohol or DNA testing. For family law solicitors and specialist immigration solicitors, this […]
North Dakota men allege they were switched at birth: What the case reveals about the power of DNA testing
When Kyle Bylin received an at-home DNA test as a Christmas present, he had no idea it would uncover a secret nearly four decades old. That he and another man, Jeremy Morrison, had been switched as newborns at the same hospital in 1988. The story, which has since made international headlines, is a powerful reminder […]
Aunt & Uncle DNA testing in Ireland: Peace of mind and court-approved testing explained
Aunts and uncles often occupy a unique space in a family; part parent, part friend, and sometimes the person a child turns to when they need extra support outside of the family home. For some families, this connection becomes even more important when a child’s biological father or mother is unavailable or unwilling to take […]
Continuity you can count on: Why choosing a reliable testing laboratory matters
Drug, alcohol and DNA testing plays a critical role across family law and child welfare, informing safeguarding decisions, care proceedings, and the arrangements that shape a family’s future. Whether the results are being used to support a court case, safeguarding assessment, or decision made in a child’s best interests, the reliability of the testing laboratory […]
Kinship care in Ireland: How DNA testing can help families prove biological relationships
For many children who are unable to live with their parents, being cared for by a relative such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling, offers a vital sense of stability, identity, and belonging. Kinship care plays a significant role in Ireland’s child welfare system. It’s estimated that around 8,000 children are living in […]
10 surprising facts about paternity testing you didn’t know
When most people think about DNA paternity testing, they usually picture something reserved for courtroom dramas or sensationalist TV shows. In reality, paternity testing has become one of the most accessible and widely used forms of DNA testing in Ireland, helping thousands of families every year gain clarity, confirm relationships, and find peace of mind. […]
Hallucinogen drug testing for legal matters: what you need to know
Hallucinogens, sometimes referred to as psychedelics, are a group of substances that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes, often producing intense sensory experiences that can be unpredictable and, in some cases, psychologically distressing. While often perceived as less harmful than other controlled drugs, hallucinogens are a persistent feature of the drug landscape across Europe. According […]