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genetic modification

Genetic engineering the future of sports doping?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 23 July 201223 July 2012

The New Zealand Herald‘s Dylan Cleaver talks with Graeme Steel, Chief Executive of Drug Free Sport NZ, about the future […]

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Gene-modified crops allow beneficial insects to thrive

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 June 2012

Cotton crops genetically modified to kill pests may also allow other insect populations to increase as they do not require […]

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Dialogue or Direct Action? – Prof Sir Peter Gluckman

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 May 2012

In the wake of anti-GM sentiments at home and abroad, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, […]

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Anti-GM wheat group stirs debate in UK – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 May 201203 May 2012

Independent scientists have commented on an open letter from UK researchers whose field trial of genetically modified  wheat has been […]

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UK scientists call on anti-GM group to reconsider threats

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 02 May 201202 May 2012

“Reconsider before it is too late” is the request put forward in an open letter from UK scientists whose field […]

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GM pine attack ‘misguided’ – editorial

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 April 201223 April 2012

An editorial in the Dominion Post examines the issue of GM in New Zealand  following an activist attack on a […]

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GM Pine attack in the news

In the News  |  Published: 16 April 201216 April 2012

The vandalism of a pine plantation containing genetically modified trees has been widely covered in the media, raising the profile […]

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GM pine tree trials vandalised – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 April 201207 May 2012

UPDATED: Genetically-modified radiata pine trees have been destroyed at a facility in Rotorua operated by the Crown research institute Scion […]

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Wild GM Canola in United States

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 October 201107 October 2011

American research has shown that genetically modified canola plants grow outside of defined cultivation areas and that the plant’s modified […]

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Trains, genes and progress

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 07 July 201107 July 2011

The Rotarua Daily Post has introduced a monthy column from the CEO of Scion, Dr Warren Parker. In his inaugural […]

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