Scientists to begin Irish genetic project

[Milesian]

04 November 2004 19:41



Scientists are about to begin a project to discover the genetic makeup of Ireland's population.

Over the next few months, a team from Trinity College is hoping to collect anonymous DNA samples from 10,000 people across the country.

The information that comes back will be archived and could become a valuable tool to scientists carrying out research on Irish people.


Scientists will be able to compare genes from the normal population with genes from people with certain genetic diseases.

This will allow them to identify the culprit genes, and will potentially lead to better diagnoses and treatment of the diseases that affect Irish people.

Those behind the venture say they want to assure the public that any samples will be collected on the basis of complete anonymity.


http://www.rte.ie/news/2004/1104/gene.html

[Gladstone]

04 November 2004 19:41



Scientists are about to begin a project to discover the genetic makeup of Ireland's population.

Over the next few months, a team from Trinity College is hoping to collect anonymous DNA samples from 10,000 people across the country.

The information that comes back will be archived and could become a valuable tool to scientists carrying out research on Irish people.


Scientists will be able to compare genes from the normal population with genes from people with certain genetic diseases.

This will allow them to identify the culprit genes, and will potentially lead to better diagnoses and treatment of the diseases that affect Irish people.

Those behind the venture say they want to assure the public that any samples will be collected on the basis of complete anonymity.


http://www.rte.ie/news/2004/1104/gene.html

That is interesting. The article seems to be implying there are not only very real differences between peoples of the world, but between Europeans as well.

How dare they! I'm half-surprised the multi-cultists aren't outside the college now protesting this manifestation of hate and physically assaulting the scientists.

[Milesian]

My only concern is that the donors of the samples will be anonymous, thus rendering the results of little value about Ireland's genetic makeup.

For instance, any number could be donated by non-native Irish immigrants and they will be anonymous, there is no way to tell.

The Blood of the Vikings genetic survey by Goldstein was interesting, but a large scale survey with carefully controlled groups would be of great value.

To be fair, Trinity did conduct this test http://www.irish-nationalism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1193 which is probably the most informative I've seen to date

[Gladstone]

My only concern is that the donors of the samples will be anonymous, thus rendering the results of little value about Ireland's genetic makeup.

For instance, any number could be donated by non-native Irish immigrants and they will be anonymous, there is no way to tell.

Yes, I saw that too. Possibly they are bothering to identify them enough (not by name, but simply by origin) either before or after the samples are received. Hopefully they are. Otherwise the scientists will have let the cultists dictate and the native population will be sorely served.


The Blood of the Vikings genetic survey by Goldstein was interesting, but a large scale survey with carefully controlled groups would be of great value.

To be fair, Trinity did conduct this test http://www.irish-nationalism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1193 which is probably the most informative I've seen to date

Yes, both great studies.

[Scáthach]

The only worry is how the scientists will define Irish and thus the people they sample. For instance, it would be horribly racist if a charming Indian family who have been here for decades were left out wouldn't it? ;)

[Milesian]

Perish the thought :eek

Still, if such an evil thing were to happen, I'm sure Indymedia would let us all know about it soon enough. I mean if the Guptas' who've lived down the street this past 8 years aren't Irish, then who is? :D

[Milesian]

Sorry, I mean the O'Guptas :doh