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In recent years it has become clear that our genetic make-up has a strong influence on body weight and how we respond to different foods and exercises. With scientific advances, we are now able to use the information in our DNA to predict which diets, lifestyle choices, and exercises work best for each individual person.

NUI Galway has launched a new Masters programme in Biomedical Genomics, the first of its kind to be offered in Ireland. This programme places NUI Galway at the forefront of training the next generation of scientists and clinicians in the use of cutting-edge DNA sequencing technologies, both within fundamental scientific discovery and in clinical applications.

NUI Galway’s School of Natural Sciences will hold a special event for secondlevel students in senior cycle biology on Saturday April 25 to celebrate International DNA Day.

A Mayo born man, Professor Brendan Loftus, has led a UCD team from the Conway Institute to complete the sequencing of the genetic code of an Irish person.