The Irish Times

Inbreeding poses major threat to Ireland’s thoroughbred horse sector

Study shows Ireland was the second-biggest player in the €2bn global breeding business

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 13:40

Racing DNA helps scientist make strides with speed gene

Equinome founder Emmeline Hill has brought disruptive technology to horse racing

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 05:10

Plusvital shows form in Melbourne Cup win

Irish company’s speed-gene test used by trainer to identify Vow and Declare’s potential

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 05:45

Speed Gene test may take the gamble out of racehorse ownership

Study establishes link between test results and prize money won by horses

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 05:45

Irish women innovators play ever greater part on world stage

Fields from space technology to food waste control have been changed by Irish women

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 06:00

Dawn Approach has the class and temperament to land Derby

Science says colt will not stay but legendary trainer Jim Bolger’s hunch is he will

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 00:00

Sixty years of DNA: ‘It changed our understanding of life’

On April 25th, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick published one of the greatest biological discoveries of our time. It was so profound that, from solving crimes and finding horse meat in burgers to creating designer babies, we still benefit from – and grapple with – new consequences

Sat Apr 20 2013 - 06:00