Analysis of almost 50 kākāpō genomes has found the current population on Rakiura/Stewart Island is more in-bred – but shows […]
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Tracing community cases of COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Efforts to track down the origin of the new cases of COVID-19 in the community are ongoing. Director-General of Health […]
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Genomic research and Indigenous data sovereignty – Expert Reaction
A Northland Iwi has partnered with an international research team working to sequence the tuatara genome. Ngātiwai hold kaitiakitanga (guardianship) […]
Continue readingMapping mutations in breast cancer – In the News
An international team of researchers have produced the most comprehensive map to date of the genetic changes leading to breast […]
Continue readingKakapo genomes to be sequenced in world first – In the News
The Kakapo 125 Genomes Project, launched yesterday, will provide detailed genetic information necessary to minimise the loss of kakapo genetic […]
Continue readingThe Taonga Genome Project on Radio NZ
The director of genetics at Otago University, Peter Dearden, spoke on Radio New Zealand’s Sunday Morning show about his proposal […]
Continue readingMapping the kiwi genome – In the News
The kiwi’s unique nocturnal behaviour is linked to some altered genes that eliminate color vision and others that modify its […]
Continue readingHigh court decision on GMOs – experts respond
What is a genetically modified organism? New Zealand’s legal system is struggling with the question in the face of emerging […]
Continue reading‘Designer babies’ patent – experts respond
A patent on a method which allows prospective parents to pick and choose their children’s traits prior to undergoing fertility […]
Continue readingPsa genome in the news
The long-awaited publication of the Psa-V genome has been widely reported in the news. The research, under taken by Prof Russel […]
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