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A decade on the leading edge of science media
Our colleagues at the UK Science Media Centre in London have had a big week, celebrating 10 years in business […]
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has conducted an initial review into a highly criticised French study linking herbicide resistant […]
Continue readingFertile mouse eggs created from stem cells – experts respond
Japanese researchers have turned mouse stem cells into germ cells that give rise to eggs in living mice, which then […]
Continue readingDaisy the GM cow makes international headlines
A cow genetically engineered to produce hypo-allergenic milk has captured headlines both here and overseas. Daisy, a calf genetically modified […]
Continue readingVitamin D vs. the sniffles
A new study from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has ended speculation that vitamin D supplements may help prevent people […]
Continue readingUK SMC celebrates 10th birthday
The UK Science Media Centre was the first of its kind when it was established in 2002. Now, 10 years […]
Continue readingLow allergy milk from engineered cow – experts respond
New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow to produce milk lacking beta-lactoglobulin, a protein to which some people are […]
Continue readingNorovirus outbreaks in Auckland, Tauranga hospitals
Tauranga and Middlemore hospitals are on alert following outbreaks of the gastrointestinal bug norovirus over the weekend. A number of […]
Continue readingResearch hints at oral TB vaccine
New Kiwi research has demonstrated the potential of an oral vaccine for tuberculosis. In a study published this week in […]
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