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# cold cases

Meet the woman who solves US murders decades after they have taken place

Dr Erin Kimmerle is considered to be one of America’s best forensic anthropologists.

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Mar 11th 2017, 7:00 PM

# Tragic

Canadian woman found guilty of hiding six babies she gave birth to in storage locker

Authorities are unable to determine the causes of the deaths.

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Feb 7th 2017, 1:04 PM

# bill medley

Police solve 40-year-old murder case of ex-wife of Righteous Brothers singer

A controversial DNA technique known as familial DNA was used to identify the killer.

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Jan 31st 2017, 1:10 PM

# Dublin

DNA screening of taxi drivers in rape case 'welcome as long as a balanced approach is taken'

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has welcomed the garda initiative which aims to solve the 2015 case.

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Dec 28th 2016, 4:30 PM

# Fertility

The first three-parent baby in the UK could be born next year

The technique would allow mothers who carry disease-causing mutations in their genes to give birth to children free of the illness.

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Dec 15th 2016, 9:27 PM

# DNA

'I am here to build the future' - Mourinho says United job is about more than just results

The former Chelsea manager has defended his indifferent start to life at Old Trafford.

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Dec 4th 2016, 10:17 AM

# delving deep

DNA is helping Irish people find their ancestors from centuries ago

We spoke to one Irish man who’s made genealogy his passion.

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Oct 16th 2016, 8:00 PM

# Paris

A piece of Kim Kardashian's stolen jewellery has been recovered

The diamond-studded cross necklace was reportedly dropped by the men who robbed the reality star in Paris on 3 October during their getaway.

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Oct 10th 2016, 10:56 PM

# DNA

Why have Ireland failed to build on their Italy and France performances?

Tommy Martin wonders if we should be turning to PHDs rather than pundits to analyse Ireland’s struggles.

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Oct 7th 2016, 12:51 PM

# personalised treatments

Breast cancer: Genetic find a major breakthrough

Around 10% of Irish women will develop the condition during their lifetimes.

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May 3rd 2016, 2:50 PM

# Tiger's tale

Chinese medicines are packed with endangered animal DNA

“Dried geckos are used as an aphrodisiac; monkey skeletons are used to treat general pain”.

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Feb 6th 2016, 8:30 AM

# Profiling

Man who raped woman in 1984 jailed thanks to new DNA technology

The woman was raped in her own bed while her child was in the house.

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Feb 3rd 2016, 6:08 AM

# The Magnificent Seven

Aged 61, actor discovers he was adopted: 'I went from being an only child to the eldest of seven'

Alan Stanford says, ‘Knowing you haven’t been forgotten is so important’

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Jan 26th 2016, 6:10 AM

# Burglaries

New DNA database will 'close the net' on serial offenders

It’s hoped the system will help find missing people and deal with an increase in burglaries.

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Nov 13th 2015, 3:35 PM

# spit deterrent

Dutch train security workers given kits to collect passengers' DNA

A number of spit attacks have been carried out against rail drivers and conductors recently.

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Oct 21st 2015, 9:40 PM

# In Your DNA

Humans are now taller and smarter than ever before

All because we widened the gene pool.

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Jul 5th 2015, 8:15 AM

# DNA

This woman thought she had found her birth mother's family, but it wasn't what it seemed

“I was so happy those days, I was thinking ‘This is definitely right, this is my family’.”

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Jun 25th 2015, 6:00 AM

# French Alps

Germanwings co-pilot was treated for suicidal tendencies

Andreas Lubitz is understood to have had treatment “several years ago”.

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Mar 30th 2015, 3:12 PM

# New York

9/11 victim identified nearly 14 years on from attack

Matthew David Yarnell was aged 26 when he died.

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Mar 19th 2015, 9:54 PM

# was it fizzy orange?

Burglar caught from DNA on a fizzy drink can he left at kitchen sink

Traces of his DNA were found on the rim of the can.

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Mar 18th 2015, 9:54 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you welcome three-person baby IVF in Ireland?

The UK has given its approval.

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Feb 28th 2015, 8:25 AM

# DNA

British politicians vote to allow three-person babies

Opponents of the IVF technique fear this will be the first step on the road to ‘designer’ children.

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Feb 3rd 2015, 4:00 PM

# Computers

New national DNA database to become operational this year

IT improvements for the gardaí are on the way said Minister Frances Fitzgerald.

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Jan 2nd 2015, 7:00 AM

# Family court

Christmas is not an excuse for delays: State told to find teenage girl in care a place to live

The solicitor for the Child and Family Agency wanted the case adjourned until January.

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Dec 20th 2014, 8:15 AM

# murky secrets

Would you buy a house with a criminal past?

Serious crime can often have less of an impact on a house’s price than you might think.

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Dec 11th 2014, 11:51 AM

# DNA

US scientist who sold his Nobel Prize to donate some of his millions to Irish university

It has also been revealed that the man who bought the medal did so to give it back.

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Dec 10th 2014, 11:11 AM

# Northern Ireland

Woman cleared of robbing and murdering a pensioner

Jennifer Toland has been cleared of charges relating to the murder and robbery of Bertie Acheson.

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Nov 17th 2014, 3:50 PM

# Mark Burke

Human remains found at Dublin recycling centre identified as missing man

Mark Burke from Dun Laoghaire was identified using DNA.

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Nov 14th 2014, 10:59 PM

# Desperate measures

Burglar busted after having sex with teddy bear and leaving DNA behind

Apologies in advance for this unfortunate mental image.

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Oct 12th 2014, 3:16 PM

# Investigation

Body found in Meath bog identified as Gerard Daly, missing since 2011

The shell of a burnt out car was also found at the scene.

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Sep 13th 2014, 5:55 PM

# Not again

Lamb kebabs found to contain no... lamb

It’s alright though lads, there was no horsemeat.

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Jul 24th 2014, 11:59 AM

# Who's the daddy

After naming, will the government make paternity testing mandatory?

The question comes in light of new laws that make naming the father mandatory.

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Jul 21st 2014, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland bring in a DNA database for criminals?

The DNA of the most serious criminals will be kept on a database under a new law. But is it a good idea? Or a step too far for civil liberties?

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Jun 11th 2014, 8:43 AM

# food for thought

Leaving Cert students asked question on horsemeat scandal

They were also asked about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a question which may have thrown students as it is not a compulsory disorder on the syllabus.

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Jun 10th 2014, 10:48 PM

# Oireachtas agenda

Homelessness and taking DNA samples from suspected criminals

Everything happening in Leinster House today.

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May 1st 2014, 9:00 AM

# DNA

Aspirin halves your colon cancer risk ... if you have a certain gene

Scientists are hoping to develop a test that would make it easy to identify who is and is not likely to get positive effects from taking aspirin.

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Apr 25th 2014, 8:00 AM

# DNA

Dún Laoghaire-based firm providing the Genetic Performance edge

Joesph Dalton explains how his company’s DNA tests can help clubs and athletes at all levels to train smarter.

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Apr 21st 2014, 9:00 AM

# megan huntsman

US woman admits to killing six of her newborn babies and hiding them in her garage

Police say they believe that Megan Huntsman killed the children between 1996 and 2006.

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Apr 14th 2014, 7:10 PM

# Every Little Helps

Here's how your DNA could help breast cancer research

Researchers will take swabs from willing volunteers on Tuesday to help in a study looking at cell mutations.

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Apr 6th 2014, 9:15 AM

# Cold Case

DNA breakthrough in 1984 baby boy death mystery

The body of the baby boy was found in a green plastic bag on the banks of the River Lagan in Antrim.

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Feb 21st 2014, 9:50 AM