What is the response of New Zealand consumers to genetically modified (GM) foods? Will they pay extra for genetically enhanced foods? Will they buy GM foods if they are cheaper than non-GM foods ...
Dr Don Love and his team at Auckland University are using zebrafish to investigate heritable diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He met with Year 13 Biology students to discuss his work ...
The last 10 years have seen a huge increase in research into stem cells, but when did it all begin? 1956 First successful bone marrow transplant between a related donor and recipient is performed ...
Students carry out a practical investigation to help AgResearch scientists monitor the spread of Microctonus aethiopoides (a tiny wasp) and its success as a biocontrol agent for clover root ...
As science and technology advance, ethical issues are brought to the fore not only for scientists and technologists but also for the general public. The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) reflects this ...
This class case study provides an example of introducing ethical thinking into the classroom to explore a controversial issue in science. It shows how the ethical frameworks in the Ethics ...
Animal models are often needed to understand the complexity of disease and to find treatments. What makes vertebrates like zebrafish good research models?
Blood, nerves, eyes – Auckland University's Dr Love explains why it all depends on what you're looking for.
According to Dr Love, what makes zebrafish useful in the study of a disease like muscular dystrophy?
This interactive explains the first steps in the process of making traditional Gouda cheese. Find out more about the final steps in the cheese making process in this related interactive.
This interactive explains the final processes involved in making traditional Gouda cheese. Find out more about the initial steps in the cheese making process in this related interactive.
This interactive shows some processes for managing cheese quality in traditional Gouda cheese production.
