International research involving University of Otago researchers has found a new neuronal signalling pathway which could lead to improved treatments […]
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TVNZ Q&A: Andy West on the science system
Former Agresearch CEO Andy West talks to Paul Holmes about where the focus needs to be in science sector investment. […]
Continue readingNewsletter Digest: Biodiversity, bariatric surgery and Running Hot
Biodiversity deal hangs in balance Representatives of 190 countries are working down to the wire at a UN Convention on […]
Continue readingExperts on increased use of bariatric surgery
The Government has announced a $2 million increase in funding for bariatric surgery for morbidly obese New Zealanders. The extra […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Highlights from New Zealand’s first eResearch Symposium
Over the last two days, the University of Auckland played host to the first annual New Zealand eResearch Symposium. E-research, […]
Continue readingNew report – public’s attitudes to science
Today sees the launch of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology’s third report on public attitudes to science. The […]
Continue readingThe Press: Earthquake trigger identified
Excerpt: (read here in full) Scientists believe they have unearthed the trigger for the Canterbury earthquake. Their potential breakthrough involves […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: New ministry chief executives named
Extract: (click here to read in full) Research, Science and Technology Foundation chief executive Murray Bain will take over the […]
Continue readingWeightloss drug Reductil withdrawn – experts respond
A Ministry of Health advisory committee yesterday recommended the weight-loss drug sibutramine (marketed as Reductil) be withdrawn after a major […]
Continue readingPodcast: FarmsOnLine to aid biosecurity outbreak responses
Five years on from Operation Waiheke, the government’s response to a foot and mouth outbreak on Waiheke Island that turned […]
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