New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge

RNA interference is both a natural process and a novel biotechnology tool in which small RNA molecules ‘silence’ or decrease...

The varroa mite is a tiny but destructive pest responsible for the deaths of many honey bee colonies in Aotearoa...

The fungus Austropuccinia psidii is responsible for causing the invasive plant disease commonly known as myrtle rust, which threatens a...

In traditional Māori society, a range of methods for pest control were developed such as reciting karakia, the strategic use...

New Zealand's Biological Heritage – Ngā Koiora Tuku Iho (BioHeritage Challenge) is one of the 11 National Science Challenges created...

RNA interference (RNAi) is a natural process that occurs in cells where small RNA molecules ‘silence’ or decrease the activity...

As New Zealanders looking to the future, we are faced with many opportunities – and challenges. These include improving the...

New Zealand has one of the fastest growing biotechnology industries in the world. What does this mean for our economy,...

New Zealand's Biological Heritage – Ngā Koiora Tuku Iho (BioHeritage Challenge) is one of the 11 National Science Challenges created...