News wrap NBR: Surge in number of NZ biotechnology companies Key points: – Income from biotech companies rose from $158 […]
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Reaction to final version of Garnaut Climate Change Review
The final version of the Garnaut Climate Change Review can be downloaded here. The AusSMC has gathered feedback here. The […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Dieting and weight-gain during pregnancy
Obesity is a significant problem in New Zealand, with latest figures showing one adult in three is overweight and a […]
Continue readingThe controversy over treatment of high cholesterol in children
A perspectives piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week highlights the controversy in the USA over […]
Continue readingScientists comment on new genomic research infrastructure
More detail on the new genomics infrastricture can be found here. John McEwan, Animal Genomics Principal Scientist, AgResearch Invermay: Will […]
Continue readingBiomaterials – from animal blood to plastic
Living in a world where commercial products are continuously getting smarter and smaller, it’s no surprise that scientific research is […]
Continue readingNational’s science policy confirmed
Key policy pledges: – Establishment of a “virtual” international centre of research dedicated to the reduction of on-farm greenhouse gas […]
Continue readingWarmer homes help children with asthma
This nine-page paper, written by researchers at the University of Otago, was published today in the British Medical Journal. The […]
Continue readingKiwis surveyed on the Large Hadron Collider
New Zealand Herald: Kiwis fear the atom-smasher, says survey The survey asked how closely people had followed news coverage of […]
Continue readingThe Marsden Fund 2008: where is the funding going?
The Marsden Fund supports excellence in leading-edge research in New Zealand. Projects are selected annually in a rigorous process by […]
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