In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Brrrr! 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 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 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 […]
Continue readingFluoride use overturned in Hamilton – expert responds
Fluoride will no longer be added to drinking supplies in New Zealand’s fourth-largest city, ending nearly five decades of established […]
Continue readingPainkiller research confirms heart risk – experts respond
New research confirms and clarifies the link between high doses of commonly prescribed painkillers and adverse cardiovascular events such as […]
Continue readingIBM indexes New Zealand innovation
IBM today released its second Innovation Index revealing that New Zealand’s overall innovation rate increased three per cent in the four […]
Continue readingBPA, brain and behaviour – experts respond
A study published this week in the journal PNAS finds that mice exposed to prenatal BPA exhibit changes in brain […]
Continue readingFSANZ defends stance on gene ‘silencing’ – experts respond
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has responded to criticism alleging products relying on a new gene silencing technology are entering the […]
Continue readingUpdated: Oklahoma tornado – experts respond
Updated: A Huge tornado has devastated the US state of Oklahoma killing at least 24 people and injuring many more. […]
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