The Government’s announcement to aim for a ‘predator-free New Zealand’ by 2050 has been widely covered by media – both […]
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Gene linked to obesity – In the News
Research published this week has found one of the strongest genetic links to obesity, with carriers having a 35 per […]
Continue readingObesity-linked gene discovered in Samoa – Expert reaction
Researchers studying obesity in Samoa have found a unique genetic variant that boosts fat storage and increases obesity risk in […]
Continue readingGovernment plan for a predator-free New Zealand – Expert Reaction
The Government plans to form a joint-venture company it will use to spearhead pest eradication efforts it hopes will exterminate […]
Continue readingGovt’s predator-free pledge – In the News
The Government announced today an ambitious target to make New Zealand predator free by 2050. Prime Minister John Key made […]
Continue readingNewborn rats died after mothers fed rancid fish oil – Expert reaction
UPDATED: A new study from Auckland-based researchers found feeding pregnant rats high doses of rancid fish oil caused a high […]
Continue readingPlan to lure leading researchers to New Zealand – Expert reaction
The ‘Entrepreneurial Universities’ initiative will aim to bring 15 – 20 world-leading researchers to New Zealand, with our universities bidding […]
Continue readingHIV infection rates barely dropped in ten years – Expert reaction
HIV infection rates globally have failed to significantly decline in ten years, with over 70 countries actually increasing, reveals new […]
Continue readingPotential bowel cancer benefit of fish oils – Expert reaction
A diet high in fatty acids from oily fish might reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer, but experts […]
Continue readingSinking Dunedin’s flood risk – In the News
Reclaimed land in South Dunedin might be sinking faster than other areas, GNS Science researchers have found, coinciding with a […]
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