# anatomy

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# irresistible

Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best

Over the course of nine phases, 13 of the 15 players touched the ball.

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Apr 23rd 2019, 8:00 PM

# the immortal corpse

'I'm Sue Potter, I want to be cut up': How an 87 year-old's death is playing a key role in the future of medicine

The story forms part of National Geographic’s latest issue looking at the future of medicine.

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Dec 16th 2018, 9:30 AM

# interstitium

Newly discovered organ could play a role in the spread of cancer

The new quasi-organ is called the interstitium.

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Apr 7th 2018, 4:00 PM

# anatomy

Med schools 'conscious of distress' experienced by families of infants whose remains were sent to universities

Some 474 unclaimed infant remains were transferred from mother and baby homes to universities from 1940 to 1965.

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Mar 10th 2017, 6:54 PM

# silent teachers

There's been an increase in the number of people donating their bodies to medical science in Ireland

In total, 397 people have donated their bodies between 2012-2015.

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Aug 26th 2016, 6:03 AM

# hideous

The remains of victims of a Nazi 'anatomy professor' have been found in France

August Hirt committed suicide in July 1945.

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Jul 21st 2015, 1:48 PM

# oh long johnson

11 facts about penises everyone should know

A lesson in langers.

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Apr 26th 2015, 8:15 PM

# Analysis

Anatomy of a drop goal: How Munster beat Sale at the death

We use GIFs, videos and screenshots to pick apart the crucial moments in the endgame at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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Oct 19th 2014, 9:30 PM

# PINOCCHIO

Men have bigger noses than women... Here's why

Even if a woman and a man are the same size, the man probably still has a bigger nose.

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Sep 14th 2014, 4:00 PM

# not in vein

Here is why your veins look blue

Optical illusions, people.

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Mar 17th 2014, 4:00 PM

# sexy thoughts

This is what happens in your brain when you fancy someone

You can blame your medial prefrontal cortex. It’s so romantic.

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Mar 16th 2013, 6:00 PM

# Memorial

Remembering the 'silent teachers', those who gave their bodies to science

“She might be gone but think of all the good she will still do” – Gretta Farrell remembers her mother Teresa.

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Mar 3rd 2013, 8:30 AM

# Italy

Italian teacher jailed for killing rabbits in class

The teacher had ordered delivery of four dead rabbits in order to dissect them, but two arrived alive.

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Nov 28th 2012, 4:20 PM

# bizarre bits

9 body parts that are (now) useless

Swivelling ears, tails, third eyelids… we humans used to be so pretty.

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Oct 21st 2012, 6:30 PM

# hulky

Artist imagines Incredible Hulk's anatomy

If you have ever wondered what the real-life anatomy of the Incredible Hulk would be like, wonder no more. Someone has drawn it.

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Jun 2nd 2012, 10:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Is it ethical to put human remains on public display?

The Human Body exhibition in Dublin – the second such exhibit in recent years – has raised eyebrows over its displays.

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Feb 4th 2012, 11:20 AM

# anatomy

GALLERY: A quick look inside the controversial Human Body exhibition

The controversial exhibit – featuring bodies donated under Chinese law – has opened at the Ambassador. (Discretion advised.)

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Feb 4th 2012, 10:57 AM

# 3D

Ireland develops world's first 3D surface anatomy guide

A team of artists, anatomists and engineers have proven that 3D is not just useful for blockbuster movies – it can stand in for “live models” too.

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Dec 9th 2011, 7:30 AM