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New report on how to maximise benefits of AI and gene editing
A new report by New Zealand scholars released in Paris on Tuesday morning looks at how to maximise the benefits and minimise risks associated with rapidly developing technologies such as AI and gene… Audio
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'Good and bad purposes' of new tech examined in new report
New Zealand researchers have produced an international report looking at how to maximise the benefits and minimise risks associated with rapidly developing technologies, such as AI and gene editing.
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'Biotechnology is all around us' - molecular biologist Revel Drummond
New Zealand has one of the most restrictive systems in the world when it comes to gene editing - but that could be all about to change. Audio
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Horticulture and agriculture will benefit from null segregants re-classification - scientist
Null segregants are descended from genetically-modified plant or animal organisms, but don't contain the genetic modification.
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World-first gene editing treatment life changing, patient says
Bev Tanner's entire body used to swell up during attacks from a rare disease. Not any more.
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New government will clear path for tech companies - Collins
National's Judith Collins is promising to remove hurdles holding back innovation and growth for tech companies.
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Future of gene tech likely focus for National-led government
The future of controversial gene technologies are expected to be top of agenda for the incoming National-led government.
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Axing fair pay agreements, full return of 90-day trials on business wishlist
Nowhere else in the world forces employers to the table for collective bargaining across an entire sector, the BusinessNZ chief executive says. Audio
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National promises changes on GE laws - which sectors might move first in response?
National is promising to change the longstanding GE laws if it becomes the government, so which sectors might move first in response? Audio
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Survey shows New Zealanders feel they lack information about gene-edited food
A new survey shows consumers are still wary of buying gene-edited food, as the GE debate re-enters the political arena. Audio
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Survey shows NZ'ers wary over gene edited crops
New research shows consumers are still hesitant to support genetic modification and gene editing in New Zealand as the debate reenters the political agenda. Audio
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EU seeks to relax gene-edited crop restrictions
The European Commission proposed revising its rules on genetically modified organisms to loosen some restrictions for plants resulting from newer gene-editing technology.
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Hipkins hasn't met anyone 'wet', 'whiny' or 'inward-looking' at Fieldays
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Fieldays at Mystery Creek after ruling out a fertiliser tax and reiterating Labour's support for He Waka Eke Noa.
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Potential rethink on genetic modification gains attention from industries
Biotech and agritech firms are welcoming a potential rethink on genetic modification, saying New Zealand lags behind other countries where the practice is already common.
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The Panel with David Slack and Leonie Freeman (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Slack and Leonie Freeman discuss National's policy of loosening restrictions on genetic modification and gene editing if elected… Audio
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National Party wants to give farmers more time before paying for emissions
National has announced its plan to reduce agricultural emissions, including pushing back the final deadline by which farmers have to start paying for them - and keeping them off the ETS.
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Changes to genetic modification rules would benefit the economy - National
The National Party says New Zealand will be left behind if it does not overhaul restrictions on genetic modification and it plans to address the issue if it leads the next government. Audio
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Ground-breaking treatment leaves patient feeling like they have 'a new body'
Being given a whole new body might sound like something from a sci-fi movie but a New Zealander says a new genetic treatment has felt just like that.
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Summer science: Two stories about genetics
Two stories about genetics produced by students at the University of Otago's Department of Science Communication. Amanda Konyn investigates whether gene editing has a role in future pest control… Audio
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Is there a future for gene editing in pest control?
Amanda Konyn, a student at the University of Otago's Department of Science Communication, investigates whether gene editing has a role in future pest control. Audio
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Revolutionary therapy clears girl's incurable cancer
A teenage girl's incurable cancer has been cleared from her body in the first use of a revolutionary new type of medicine.
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UK moves to allow gene-edited crops for first time
The UK government is working to change the law on gene-edited food, allowing it to be sold in the country for the first time. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, being introduced to… Audio
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Ben Novak: should we bring extinct animals back from the dead?
Ben Novak was 14 years old when he decided to dedicate his life to resurrecting extinct animals. Now, aged 35, Novak is a de-extinction biologist with Revive & Restore, an American organisation aiming… Audio, Gallery
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New gene therapy could block bad cholesterol
Here in New Zealand, the first person in the world was injected with new gene editing material designed to modify the DNA which produces bad cholesterol. Dr Ralph Stuart, speaks to Jesse about the… Audio
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The ethics of gene editing
ProgrammeKim Hill explores the ethical implications of this rapidly-developing technology