If you want to experience hidden Ireland, one far from the tourist coaches and the crowds, go north and discover the lesser-known Irish gems in County Donegal. Here's a handy list of lesser-known Irish gems in Donegal, known mostly to the locals and in-the-know visitors but still off the radar to wider tourism.
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The Science of DNA in the Ancient Irish
While the first part is a fabulous documentation about the ecology and geology of the Burren, landscape formation and the shells of ancient marine creatures embedded beneath many layers, our focus is on the second part of this riveting documentary. Titled
Symphony of Life , it prominently features professionals and experts, such as the geneticist Dr. Lara Cassidy, from the highly reputed Trinity College Dublin, who sheds light on the process of DNA sequencing (also known as Sanger’s method).
In layman terms, one of the key contributions of DNA sequencing is performing genetic mapping to help understand disease, for example in a DNA pool, or for our purposes, ancestry. The episode focuses on the Mesolithic hunter-gatherer population, who were dark-skinned and had blue eyes, and occupied the region some 10,000 years ago, only to be replaced by another wave of inhabitants 4,000 years later. DNA examination of bones showed the Irish hunter-
1-5 Interesting Facts About Dogs
1. In the 1860s in San Francisco, two stray dogs who were “best friends” became local celebrities, their exploits were celebrated in local papers, and they were granted immunity from the city’s dog catchers. – Source
2. Humans and dogs are the only known species to seek visual cues from another individual’s eyes, and dogs only do this when interacting with humans. – Source
3. Dogs have a branch of nerves in their ears and when you rub them it releases endorphins, making them extremely relaxed with a type of natural high. – Source
4. Google prefers dogs to cats. Their code of conduct specifically states that they are a dog company. – Source
Antibiotic properties unearthed in Northern Irish soil
West Fermanagh scarplands. Image: Traditional Medicine Group
Ancient Irish folk medicine has led a team of international scientists to west Fermanagh to find antibiotic-producing organisms.
According to the OECD, antibiotic-resistant superbugs could kill up to 1.3m people in Europe by 2050. Recent research from the World Health Organisation also suggests that the European region is now at risk of an accelerated spread of antimicrobial resistance due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This has led researchers to explore new sources of antibiotics, and now a team of international scientists may have found a potential answer in Northern Irish soil.