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# Breakthrough

Good news for pale skin: Scientists have come up with a drug to help people tan without exposure to the sun

Applied as a cream to the skin, the drug allowed red-haired mice to develop a deep tan.

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Jun 17th 2017, 8:00 AM

# World First

"Miracle" as baby girl (1) cured of cancer with pioneering treatment

Layla Richards had leukaemia, but was cured thanks to treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

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Nov 6th 2015, 7:51 AM

# lock down

These hotels give guests a chance to sleep in luxury prison cells

You are allowed to leave whenever you want – once you’ve paid the bill, of course.

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Jun 27th 2015, 8:30 PM

# I'll take that

Which Irish prisons confiscated the most weapons, drugs and mobiles last year?

Around 3,723 people are currently serving time.

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Mar 1st 2015, 7:20 AM

# Breakthrough

Scientists create human stem cells by cloning for first time

The breakthrough is one of the most significant developments since Dolly the sheep – and could potentially be used to help diseases like Parkinson’s and MS.

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May 15th 2013, 10:23 PM

# Walking again

Video: This paralysed sausage dog 'nose' how to walk again

Jasper couldn’t use his back legs but after an injection of cells taken from his nose he showed considerable improvement.

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Nov 20th 2012, 9:04 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added Tetris

Here are the things we learned, shared and loved today.

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Oct 8th 2012, 8:03 PM

# Penal Reform

Shatter announces major redevelopment at Limerick Prison

Both the A and B wings will be replaced with a modern, 100-cell accommodation block.

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Jun 11th 2012, 5:36 PM

# Breakthrough

NUIG researchers discover enzyme linked with Huntington’s disease mutation

The findings are not a cure for the degenerative disease, but they could point to new ways to stop its progression.

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Feb 22nd 2012, 7:15 AM

# Fire

Most Honduras fire inmates were awaiting trial - report

Officials have confirmed that 358 people died in the blaze, making it the world’s deadliest prison fire in a century.

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Feb 16th 2012, 7:35 AM

# Norway

Isolation ordered for Norway attacks suspect Breivik

Meanwhile, Norwegian police investigate claims he was associated with two “cells” ahead of the attacks. Surgeons say special bullets were used on Utoya to cause maximum internal damage.

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Jul 25th 2011, 3:36 PM