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As the provider of Ireland’s fastest and most accurate at-home paternity test, we know that there are many misconceptions surrounding paternity testing, what the test involves, and what the results of a paternity test can tell you. In this blog, we address some of the most common paternity testing myths and put them to rest […]
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MOCCA and MOCCA-B: the most commonly tested substances in legal drug testing
As a leading provider of legal drug testing for family law professionals, social workers, and local authorities, our award-winning laboratory routinely tests for a wide variety of drugs and their metabolites (breakdown products). Yet of all the substances we test for at AlphaBiolabs, there are a handful that show up time and time again in […]
Baby gender testing – what you need to know
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant parents as they wait for the arrival of their new bundle of joy. But one of the most significant milestones is when they finally have an answer to that all important question – boy or girl? If you are expecting a baby, or know someone who is, you […]
Understanding twin DNA: Can identical twins look different?
As a provider of twin DNA testing, we are often asked about the science behind twin DNA, especially when it comes to identical twins. One of the most common questions is whether identical twins can look different from one another… Surprisingly, they can! So, how can you ever know whether twins are truly genetically identical? […]
Buyer beware – what are users really getting when they buy drugs on the street?
As a leading provider of drug testing services for members of the public, the legal sector, and the workplace sector, we are used to receiving questions from sample donors regarding their drug test results. This is especially true when an ‘unexpected’ substance is found to be present in their sample. But how does this happen? […]
Beyond the lab – why you don’t have to be a scientist to work in science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually on 11 February, was founded by the United Nations to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls around the world. The day aims to achieve gender equality for women working in science and technology, empowering women and […]
Manage your drinking this Dry January
As the new year begins, many of us will be considering how we can make improvements to our mental and physical wellbeing in 2024. For some, cutting down on alcohol will be at the top of the list of New Year’s resolutions. And that’s where Dry January comes in. Founded in 2013 by Alcohol Change […]
Sober celebrities choosing to go without alcohol
A recent Healthy Ireland survey revealed that 22% of the population (aged 15+) are categorised as binge drinkers. But by way of contrast, whether for health and lifestyle choices or for other personal reasons, Drinkaware found that 11% of Irish adults never drink alcohol. And while high levels of binge drinking were reported among the […]
Cocaine use in Ireland reaches an all-time high
Figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) have found that cocaine is now the most common problem drug in Ireland with a 259% increase in the number of cases between 2016 and 2022, accounting for around 30% of drug treatment programmes. The same study also found that demand for cocaine use treatment soared within the […]
DNA tests for court: when to use the most powerful test available?
All relationship DNA tests work in the same way – by analysing the DNA samples of individuals and comparing them to identify matching DNA at a number of markers (loci). Every person inherits half of their genetic material from each of their parents, meaning that individuals who are biologically related are likely to share more […]