Genetics

University of Otago geneticist Peter Dearden is using the bee genome to develop a bee-friendly insecticide. Audio

National Geographic's Genographic project visits Gisborne to sample DNA from members of Ngai Tamanuhiri. Audio

Reader in Philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington whose main research interests are in the ethics of the new genetics and biotechnology. His new book is Truly Human Enhancement: A… Audio

De-extinction involves extracting DNA from an extinct species like a mammoth or a moa, and using its own genetic material to clone it in the lab. Nathaniel Rich has been looking at the current status… Audio

Donated heart tissue is being used to delve into what used to be known as junk DNA to indicate genetic risk of cardiac disease. Audio

University of Otago anthropologist Lisa Matisoo-Smith discusses the first-ever survey of New Zealand's genetic diversity. Audio

University of Otago anthropologist Lisa Matisoo-Smith discusses the first-ever survey of New Zealand's genetic diversity. Audio

David Epstein looks at the genetic basis of sporting excellence in his book The Sports Gene. Audio

University of Otago researchers decode the mitochondrial genome of the first people to arrive in New Zealand Audio

The cat geneticist tracing where the first cats came from. Audio