Science Changes Lives: From glass syringes and insulin bottles to a handy pen
Liz Murphy is one of tens of thousands of Irish people benefiting from huge research into treating diabetes.
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Liz Murphy is one of tens of thousands of Irish people benefiting from huge research into treating diabetes.
A genetic test pinpointed a destructive lung condition in Michael McNamee’s family – now experimental medicine is helping him to beat the odds.
How a cochlear implant brought Caroline Carswell into a new world of sound: “like going from a song played on a flute, to one played by a full orchestra”.
Sean Prunty was diagnosed with a cardiac condition that put paid to his job as a footballer – but technology has given him a new path in life.
Cillian McSweeney has cerebral palsy but uses Eyegaze technology to give him a voice through songwriting.
In an interview aired last night, two anonymous nuns defended the Magdalene laundries and said religious orders had no need to apologise.
The largest ever research project funded in the history of the EU was announced this morning.
Some scientists have turned to crowdfunding to raise money for their work – with one TCD researcher raising more than €20,000.
The Government has announced plans for the head of Science Foundation Ireland to also become the Chief Scientific Adviser – but scientists say this will be a conflict of interest.