2007 Archive
Looking for a news story about biotechnology in New Zealand? Browse our news archive from 2007.
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Beetle from Brazil could control wandering willie
19/12/2007
A leaf eating beetle from the cool, upland regions of south east Brazil may be imported to New Zealand to control the weed Tradescantia fluminensis – otherwise known as wandering willie.
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Bees bred to resist varroa mite
16/12/2007
Honeybees that can suppress varroa mite reproduction have been bred by scientists at HortResearch, now called Plant & Food Research.
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Tiny particles hold cancer clues
12/12/2007
Particles a million times smaller than a grain of salt may hold the key to cures for cancer and other diseases.
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Student solves streptococcal secrets
07/12/2007
Detective work by a New Zealand student has provided clues that could help find better treatment for infections like sore throats and tonsillitis.
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Wood waste to fuel sustainability
30/11/2007
New Zealand could achieve self sufficiency in fuel, heat and power by 2050 if it used radiata pine as a source of bioethanol, Scion says.
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Bone healing product shows NZ advantage
30/11/2007
Keratec is to jointly develop a new bone healing technology for use in spinal, reconstructive, trauma and oral/maxillofacial surgical grafting procedures.
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Support for budding potato experts
30/11/2007
Four PhD students will be recruited to work with New Zealand’s leading potato scientists as part of new research programmes at Crop & Food Research (now called Plant & Food Research) .
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Kiwifruit enters cosmetic market
30/11/2007
Kiwifruit seed oil and extracts could be the secret ingredients in a new range of cosmetic products.
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Methane eating bug found
22/11/2007
A methane eating microorganism found in soil near Hell’s Gate geothermal field in Rotorua could help reduce methane gas emissions from landfills and geothermal power stations.
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Squid gel shows healing potential
16/11/2007
A squid derived wound healing gel invented by Otago university scientists has shown anti bleeding and anti scarring properties in medical trials.
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New biocontrol agent to battle insect pests
14/11/2007
The discovery of a new strain of bacterium isolated from insects is being heralded as a breakthrough in the control of insect pests.
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Breakthrough treatment for muscle wasting
14/11/2007
A Dunedin based biotech company is leading the development of a ground breaking new therapy for sufferers of muscle wasting conditions such as muscular dystrophy.
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Moderate coffee habit could be healthy
13/11/2007
Espressos, long blacks, filter coffee, flat whites, lattés, and cappuccinos have been put to the test by scientists at Lincoln University.
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Exploring nature for new therapies
13/11/2007
New Zealand’s unique plant and marine life are being investigated for their potential anti-inflammatory properties from which new drug leads can be developed.
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Food firm finds healthy spread
31/10/2007
Scientific validation is helping a local food company prove the health benefits of its margarine-type spread made from rice bran oil.
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Probiotic prevents tooth decay
23/10/2007
BLIS Technologies has received a US patent for its new oral probiotic to prevent dental cavities.
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Clone venture promises new tool for farmers
23/10/2007
An international cloning venture involving AgResearch aims to give beef farmers new tools to help improve their herds.
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Online tool predicts cancer path
16/10/2007
A new online tool created by PhD student Hayley Reynolds will allow doctors to predict how melanoma can spread around the body.
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Sneaky superbug secrets revealed
16/10/2007
Suberbugs and similar infections may soon be treatable, as scientists have discovered how the bacterium evades the immune system’s first line of defence.
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Insight into heartbeats
16/10/2007
Scientists may develop a better understanding of cardiac function in health and disease by using a new way to look at key proteins that activate heart muscle contraction.
