News Archive
Read the latest biotechnology news stories from New Zealand written by NZBio.
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Understanding anti-viral drugs
10/03/2010
The efficiency of anti-viral drugs such as Tamiflu can now be tested with new specialised equipment at the University of Canterbury.
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Development of ‘smart foods’
10/03/2010
New Zealand food companies could one day develop scientifically founded ‘smart foods’ that enhance intestinal health, following research into how intestinal cells and bacteria interact to maintain intestinal function and how this is influenced by what we eat.
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Aphid genome could unlock new weapons
02/03/2010
The complete genome of the pea aphid has just been published, with help from a team of New Zealand researchers. This 6-year project, involving scientists from 15 countries, could lead to new weapons to fight a major agricultural pest.
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Science finds use for biosolid wastes
02/03/2010
A new pilot plant will soon begin processing Rotorua’s biosolid wastes into value-added products, with help from Crown Research Institute Scion.
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Pest study aims to save traditional Māori crops
23/02/2010
A first of its kind study aims to reveal the effects of an insect pest on traditional Māori crops and may help save them from extinction.
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DNA test to identify wastewater bacteria
23/02/2010
DNA testing techniques will be used to show whether enterococci found in industry wastewater are from humans, animals or plant origin.
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Scientists look to nature for skin care products
17/02/2010
Biopolymer Network scientists have been working to create products for healthier skin from oats and an ancient grain called amaranth.
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Crystallisation research looks to nature
17/02/2010
A PhD graduate’s research into the crystallisation of calcium carbonate could have positive and wide-ranging effects on everything from food manufacturing to materials processing.
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Cancer test shows promise
10/02/2010
A clinical trial of a bladder test is being finalised by Dunedin firm Pacific Edge Biotechnology.
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DNA suggests moa once flew
10/02/2010
DNA analysis has revealed the moa may once have been able to fly.
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Pig carcasses provide forensic clues
02/02/2010
Decomposing pig carcasses could hold the key to determining time since death in forensic cases, Victoria University PhD graduate Rachel Parkinson believes.
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NZ chemistry could help gout patients
02/02/2010
A new gout treatment co-developed by Industrial Research Ltd is a step closer to the world’s largest market.
