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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 […]
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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 […]
10 amazing DNA facts you may not know
As a laboratory with a successful track record providing peace of mind and court-approved DNA testing, we understand the complexity of DNA and what it can tell us about human beings. Our in-house geneticists analyse DNA samples every day to verify biological relationships between family members: from determining the identity of a child’s biological father, […]
“I always dreamed of having identical twin girls” – How one mum found out the truth about her twins, with an AlphaBiolabs Twin DNA test
When Kelly Coupland found out she was pregnant, it wasn’t long before she began to suspect she was having twins. After all, the symptoms were so much more intense than what she’d experienced with her first child: her son, Harry, aged one. And twins run in the family, with Kelly’s nan having had non-identical twin […]
Report raises new addiction concerns as synthetic drugs are found in syringes
A new study has revealed a dangerous trend in users injecting synthetic substances along with other drugs such as heroin, raising new concerns around addiction and the associated health risks. The study, titled Syringe Analysis Pilot Project, was conducted in September 2021 and is the first of its kind in Ireland. It was conducted by […]
Twin DNA – the science behind one of our most popular tests
As a leading provider of peace of mind DNA testing for members of the public, we are often asked about the science behind DNA testing, especially when we’re talking about twins. In Ireland, around 2% of pregnancies result in twins. A rise in the number of people having fertility treatments, such as IVF, also means […]
Legal drug testing: how to interpret the results
Legally instructed drug tests remain a fundamental part of family court proceedings, especially in instances where the safety of a child is paramount. Once hair, nail, urine, and/or oral fluid samples have been collected by a trained clinician under chain of custody conditions, testing can begin at the laboratory, and the Reporting Scientist will collate […]
Discreet, confidential DNA testing – what you need to know
As an award-winning, ISO 17025-accredited DNA testing laboratory, we are often asked how we can guarantee discretion for customers who choose us for their DNA testing. After all, DNA testing can be an extremely sensitive subject, especially in circumstances such as paternity testing, where the identity of a child’s biological father is in question. In […]
Prenatal paternity testing: when is it useful in Family Court?
A non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) test is the safest option for anyone looking to establish paternity before a baby is born and can be extremely beneficial for legal matters. As an accredited testing laboratory providing prenatal paternity testing, we are often asked about the circumstances in which this type of test might be used for […]
Complex relationship DNA tests: which test is best for legal matters?
When we talk about DNA testing for legal matters, the first thought that probably comes to mind is paternity testing; a DNA relationship test most used to determine who a child’s biological father is in child maintenance or custody disputes. But did you know that there are multiple ways that we can verify a biological […]