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Former Manchester United, Everton and England player Wayne Rooney hit the headlines earlier this year (February 2022) after lifting the lid on his previous battles with alcohol. Ahead of a documentary set to air on Amazon Prime, Rooney opened up to interviewers about the pressure of playing football on the world stage, revealing that he […]
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Switched at birth: DNA test uncovers shocking truth after 57 years
Two women discovered that they were switched at birth 57 years ago after a DNA test revealed the shocking truth. Tina Ennis and Jill Lopez, both of whom were born on 18th May 1964 at Duncan Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Oklahoma City, US, had no reason to believe that they should question their parentage […]
Why choose AlphaBiolabs for your DNA testing?
With so many options available for DNA testing, we know that choosing the right provider for your test can be a tough decision. While many testing providers will advertise the benefits of their DNA tests, from price to the number of DNA markers analysed, there are a few more fundamental things to consider when making […]
Paternity testing explained – what are DNA markers and how can they tell us who a child’s father is?
As a DNA testing laboratory, we are often asked how a paternity DNA test can prove who a child’s father is. Whether you’re trying to find the best paternity test for you, or are simply curious about the science, you may want to know more about how paternity DNA tests are performed and how […]
AlphaBiolabs champions women in biotech on International Women’s Day
Today (8th March) marks an important day in the global calendar, as people around the world celebrate the achievements of women on International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, designed to raise awareness of gender equality, encourage diversity, and promote a world free of discrimination. We’re proud to say that this is an ethos […]
The 10 warning signs that someone you know may be struggling with cocaine addiction
It is no secret that cocaine use is widespread in Ireland. A 2021 report by the Health Research Board found that cocaine use across the country has doubled and is at its highest among men aged 25-34, rising from 2 per cent in 2002-03 to 9 per cent in 2019-20. Yet even with this […]
AlphaBiolabs celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
AlphaBiolabs is marking an important day in the global calendar, as people come together to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Held on 11th February, this international event led by UNESCO and UN Women champions the role of women and girls in the scientific community, as well as encouraging equal access […]
Study of foetal alcohol syndrome is ‘first of its kind’ in Ireland
A new study which will examine the experience of people caring for or living with someone with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the first of its kind to be launched in Ireland. The research, which is being conducted by Dr Katy Tobin of Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with Alcohol Forum Ireland and ENDpae […]
Drug-driving in Limerick on the rise as one in seven roadside tests come back positive
The Limerick Gardaí has expressed concerns over a rise in drug-driving, with one in seven roadside tests coming back positive. The city’s road policing unit – which carries out roadside drug testing for illicit substances including opiates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and cannabis – reported that a growing number of motorists are testing positive for narcotics. Drug-driving is […]
10 signs that you or someone you know could be a functioning alcoholic
It is well documented that stress, anxiety and boredom as a result of the pandemic are all factors that have led to an increase in habitual drinking and alcohol-related health problems. Earlier this year Dr Frank Murray, a liver specialist and chair of Alcohol Health Alliance Ireland, was quoted as saying that the switch from […]