In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]
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Phar Lap’s genome to be sequenced
DNA from the New Zealand-born legendary racing horse Phar Lap is to studied in the hope of identifying the genetic […]
Continue readingClimate answers buried in Antarctica
Many of the remaining great unknowns about climate change lie buried within Antarctica’s ice. At the Strategic Science in Antarctica […]
Continue readingBrrrr! Experts comment on polar blast
New Zealand is in the grip of a winter storm, with cold southerlies from Antarctica bringing snow, wind and hail. […]
Continue readingBill McKibben wraps up NZ climate tour
Climate campaigner Bill McKibben has completed his Do the Maths lecture tour of New Zealand, which highlighted the potential impacts […]
Continue readingUS Supreme Court rules human genes cannot be patented – experts respond
AusSMC:The US Supreme Court has ruled that companies cannot patent human genes. The ruling overturns Myriad Genetics patent on genes […]
Continue readingPM’s Science Advisor wades into water fluoridation
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, has added his voice to the discussion on the topical […]
Continue readingGM feeding study in pigs – experts respond
A study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically modified crops has been published this […]
Continue readingHamilton’s fluoride furore makes a splash
The Hamilton City Council’s decision to remove fluoride from the water supply has sparked a flurry of nationwide reporting and […]
Continue readingHRC Grants fund the wellbeing of New Zealand
Over $58 million is being invested into the health of New Zealanders through the government’s funding body, the Health Research […]
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