New research published today in The Lancet confirms that the two main factors associated with an increased risk of babies […]
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IVF and mental retardation, autism risk – experts respond
A Swedish study has found that IVF treatment is not associated with increased risk of developing an autistic disorder, however […]
Continue readingPlants in our diet unlikely to regulate genes – study
In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]
Continue readingPhar 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 […]
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