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Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.

Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.

Opinions split on genetic technologies in food production
Attitudes on using genetic technologies in growing food approximately split into thirds.

AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'

Gene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of food
Opinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.

US surgeons successfully transplant modified pig kidney into human
This provides 'hope for the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive'.

Scientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOs
Scientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.

'I'm effectively cured': Gene-editing trial proves promising for treating rare disorder
Judy Knox no longer takes drugs for her potentially fatal disorder, hereditary angioedema.

Scientists have a clever new playbook to control - and conserve - the possum
Scientists have just reconstructed the entire genetic jigsaw of the brushtail possum.

Profile: NZ scientist raising $100m to cure motor neurone disease
After 30 years overseas, Chris Shaw is returning to New Zealand with ambitious plans.

Growing concern over genetic discrimination in New Zealand
Genetic discrimination is using someone's genetic info to discriminate against them.

New evidence rejects Wuhan lab leak theory
Scientists pour cold water on claims the Covid-19 pandemic began in a Chinese laboratory.

Ella Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprint
It is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.

Best of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tiger
Skin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GE
More than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.

'James Shaw should quit' - words that got a Green called 'violent'
Editor of Greens magazine says James Shaw's stance politically wise.

Q&A: Why you've been hearing more about GE lately
If it seems you've been hearing a lot about GE lately, you're not mistaken. Here's why.

Silk spider library holds key to the future
Silk spider library could be a storehouse for designing space gear and even dresses.

NZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist says
Top scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.

Agriculture Minister calls for debate on genetic engineering
It's time for a "sensible, mature conversation", he says.

Shane Jones vs the GE-free 'gospel'
We must "deploy an arsenal of science and technology" to fight climate change, he says.