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.
View ArticleMost 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.
View ArticleNUIG 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.
View ArticleShatter 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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Jasper couldn’t use his back legs but after an injection of cells taken from his nose he showed considerable improvement.
View ArticleScientists 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.
View ArticleWhich Irish prisons confiscated the most weapons, drugs and mobiles last year?
Around 3,723 people are currently serving time.
View ArticleThese 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.
View Article"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.
View ArticleGood news for pale skin: Scientists have come up with a drug to help people...
Applied as a cream to the skin, the drug allowed red-haired mice to develop a deep tan.
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