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DNA relationship testing has become readily available to everyone over the past few years, but how do you know that the results of a potentially life-changing test are accurate? In this blog, we’ll look at the accreditations and proficiency testing schemes that AlphaBiolabs has in place to ensure that your tests results are 100% accurate, […]
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World Maternal Mental Health Day 2023: supporting new families across Ireland
World Maternal Mental Health Day takes place across the globe on 3 May 2023. The event has been running since 2016 when an international group of maternal mental health activists, clinicians, academics, and people with lived experiences came together to raise awareness and demand better maternal health services. Designed to shine a spotlight on maternal […]
Double Celebrations on DNA Day
It’s DNA Day today (25 April) – the annual, worldwide celebration of the amazing contribution that the discovery of the DNA double helix structure has made to medical science, forensics and genetics. This year the celebrations are set to be doubled – as it’s not only the 70th anniversary of the incredible discovery of the […]
Oh Brother! Hollywood stars could be surprise siblings
Hollywood A-listers Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson might actually be half-brothers, according to news reports, following revelations by McConaughey in Kelly Ripa’s ‘Let’s Talk Off Camera’ podcast. Whilst discussing their new Apple TV+ comedy called ‘Brother From Another Mother’, in which the pair play fictionalised versions of themselves, McConaughey revealed how life could be imitating […]
HSE publishes fresh alert over ecstasy danger as ‘super-strength’ MDMA on the rise
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a fresh warning over ecstasy use, following reports of ‘super-strength’ MDMA sweeping Europe. According to an update published on the HSE’s drug information service, drugs.ie, rising numbers of MDMA-related hospital admissions and deaths in some countries have been attributed to a higher concentration of MDMA in illegally-manufactured […]
International COA Week 2023: supporting children affected by parental drinking
Today (12 February) marks the start of International Children of Alcoholics (COA) Week, the annual campaign to raise awareness of how children are affected by parental alcohol problems. The international campaign, which is in its 14th year, was founded by the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa): a registered charity that offers support to […]
6 reasons to order a paternity test (that you may not have thought of)
When we talk about the reasons why people might want a paternity test, the first thought that probably comes to mind is confirming paternity for the purposes of child maintenance. However, there are many reasons for ordering a paternity test that go beyond ensuring a child is cared for financially. In this blog, we look […]
Managing your alcohol intake this Christmas – what you need to know
The festive season is probably the time of year when drinking alcohol is most actively encouraged, whether it be at the work Christmas party, in the comfort of your own home, or at family gatherings. However, this can also make it an extremely challenging time if you are trying to cut down on alcohol consumption, […]
Gardai to use new roadside drug testing device this Christmas
Gardai will be out in force on Ireland’s roads this Christmas, with a new drug testing device designed to deliver rapid results during roadside drug tests. The pocket-sized Securetec DrugWipe® 6s device has been introduced by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) as part of a six-week Christmas and New Year road safety enforcement […]
What are the different types of twins?
As a leading DNA testing laboratory, we often meet families that have experienced multiple births, with twins being the most common of all. The upward ‘trend’ in multiple births has grown significantly over the last 20 years, with factors such as fertility treatments and women starting their families later thought to be contributing factors. But […]