Endless possibilities…

30 September 2024

Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director The more I work in this role the more excited I am about the convergence of once-siloed technologies across multidisciplinary … Continue reading "Alternative proteins research published"

Spring into innovation | September 2024 News

03 September 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers … Continue reading "Alternative proteins research published"

Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025!

02 September 2024

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here … Continue reading "Alternative proteins research published"

Gene tech, tools and innovation | June 2024 News

21 June 2024

It has been another busy month for biotech. More than 35 Kiwis travelled to the BIO International Convention in San Diego.

BioTechNZ News: The final countdown!

06 March 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director This year feels like it’s going to be a fast game, but a good game for the biotech sector! I am incredibly … Continue reading "Alternative proteins research published"

Industry News

Alternative proteins research published

Beef and Lamb New Zealand commissioned the study to better understand the shifts in food, food production technology and consumer trends and distinguish the hype from reality. The report shows … Continue reading

02 March 2018

Research and Trends

2017 Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize winner Dr Carla Meledandri

A University of Otago scientist who is at the forefront of developing applications from tiny science to power a new technology sector has won the 2017 Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging … Continue reading

13 February 2018

Research and Trends

What happened when one expert killer was visited by the US military’s science agency

When Kiwi rat killing expert Doctor James Russell was told his research was being sized up for United States military funding, he wasn’t surprised.

04 December 2017

Industry News

What is gene drive technology and what does it mean for New Zealand?

We’ve been hearing a lot about this technology over recent years – yet the concept has been about for half a century.

04 December 2017

Research and Trends

LCT files pericyte protective agent provisional patent

Living Cell Technologies Limited has filed a provisional patent for pericyte protective agents titled “PERICYTE PROTECTIVE AGENTS FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS INCLUDING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES AND OTHERS”.

08 November 2017

Research and Trends

2 new CRISPR tools overcome the scariest parts of gene editing

Several years ago, scientists discovered a technique known as CRISPR/Cas9, which allowed them to edit DNA more efficiently than ever before.

25 October 2017

Research and Trends

Dr Clyde Smith interviewed by Andrew Patterson

Follow the link to listen to Andrew Pattersons interview with Dr Clyde Smith starts at 22:30

23 October 2017

Events

New Zealand-UK ALGAL Biotechnology Workshop Report

The workshop brought together algal researchers and industry representatives from New Zealand and UK to discuss progress and opportunities in the exploitation of microalgae, particularly as feedstock for aquaculture and … Continue reading

18 September 2017

Research and Trends

Sector not prepared for technical disruption

A new agrifood sector report has found that New Zealand farmers have been quick to adopt smart farming techniques, but few are preparing for major technological disruption.

13 September 2017