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Honorary award at UL for ‘Edison of Medicine’

An American professor who revolutionised how people receive lifesaving drugs was yesterday awarded an honorary doctorate at University of Limerick.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Invisible second skin banishes signs of ageing — for 24 hours

An invisible ‘second skin’ has been developed that irons out wrinkles, eliminates eye bags, and banish signs of ageing in an instant.

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Scientists developing nano-particle pills for diabetes and cancer

Nano-particle pills could one day replace a host of medications for diseases such as diabetes and cancer that now have to be injected, research suggests.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

Andrews hoping artificial vocal cords can restore vocal range

Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews has been dropping in on scientists developing artificial vocal cords that might one day restore her voice.

Tue, 21 Aug, 2012

Vocal cord research could give Andrews her voice back

Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews has been dropping in on scientists developing artificial vocal cords that might one day restore her voice.

Tue, 21 Aug, 2012