Genomics Aotearoa

This Week in Science History: 13-9-10

Peter Dearden • Sep 13, 2010

Megan Leask, PhD student, Laboratory for Evolution and Development This week in science history we celebrate the ’little things’ in life. Hans Christian Joachim Gram Born 13th September 1853 A Gram stain of mixed Staphylococcus aureus (Gram positive cocci, purple) and Escherichia coli (Gram negative bacilli, pink). (Image: Y … Read More

Gene Futures – Kathryn McRae

Peter Dearden • Sep 09, 2010

Tamsin Jones, Laboratory for Evolution and Development What do you do with a degree in Genetics? This series of posts is about people who have studied genetics, about why they study genetics, and what they plan to do in the future. Kathryn McRae Our first guest is Kathryn McRae, who is studying for her … Read More

Cedric the Tasmanian devil dies of Devil Facial Tumour Disease

Peter Dearden • Sep 08, 2010

Tamsin Jones, Laboratory for Evolution and Development Last week a Tasmanian devil named Cedric passed away. He was 6 years old, which is the average lifespan of a Tasmanian devil; however, his death was reported internationally. Why? His cause of death was the devil facial tumour disease, a nasty transmissible cancer that has caused the rapid decline of … Read More

Interview with a Science Communicator – Matt Benton

Peter Dearden • Sep 07, 2010

Matt collecting centipede eggs in Scotland. I recently had the opportunity to mercilessly bug Matt Benton for an interview about his experiences in science and his opinions on sciencecommunication. Matt is currently a PhD student at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK and I was keen to pick his brains about … Read More

This week in Science History: 6-09-10

Peter Dearden • Sep 06, 2010

Megan Leask, PhD student, Laboratory for Evolution and Development Production of human insulin by bacteria: 6 September, 1978 In 1978 on the 6th of September U.S. scientists announced the production of human insulin by a strain of E. coli bacteria, that had been genetically engineered after months … Read More

Canterbury Earthquake

Peter Dearden • Sep 04, 2010

Peter K Dearden Canterbury has been hit by a very significant earthquake. The University of Otago Christchurch buildings (formerly the Christchurch Medical School) where many Genetics Otago members work is damaged and closed. Our thoughts are with all of the people of Canterbury and especially our members at this time. Read More

Going to the Dogs…

Peter Dearden • Sep 03, 2010

Peter K. Dearden. Laboratory for Evolution and Development, Genetics Otago and the National Research Centre for Growth and Development, University of Otago I own a dog. A nice one called Eddy, whose aim in life seems, now he is getting on a bit, to eat, and go for walks briefly, between long periods of sleeping. To quote Ted … Read More

Are you descended from Neandertals?

Peter Dearden • Sep 02, 2010

Mary Gray, PhD student, Clinical Genetics Research Group They huddled in their fur pelts wrapped against their dark skin with cords made from hide and gut. No one had travelled this far north before in the history of their people, and it was late enough for the wolves to come out. In the foothills ahead they could see the distinct … Read More

Let us introduce ourselves…

Peter Dearden • Sep 01, 2010

Hi, Welcome to the Genetics Otago Blog. Genetics Otago aims to better promote genetics and showcase the wealth of talent in genetics in Otago. We have over 150 members, most in the University of Otago, but also in AgResearch and Abacus Bio. We also have members from the University of Otago Christchurch and Wellington campuses. Our … Read More

The Joy that follows Sex!

Peter Dearden • Aug 31, 2010

Peter K. Dearden. Laboratory for Evolution and Development, Genetics Otago and the National Research Centre for Growth and Development, University of Otago Do you feel you have never done anything remarkable? Ever feel that you have never achieved the truly stunning? Well stop it! Everyone on earth has survived a process so complex, remarkable and mysterious … Read More

About Genomics Aotearoa

The Genomics Aotearoa blog aims help to build understanding about genomics– what it is and why it is important, particularly in the New Zealand context. Genomics Aotearoa has several exemplar research projects underway, bringing some of NZ’s leading genomics researchers together into one the platform – their projects and their viewpoints promise to be interesting. They will also be talking about building bioinformatics capability, and the ways Vision Mātauranga is being embedded into research. It’s hoped this will both stimulate discussion and strengthen links.

The views expressed on this blog are those of the author and do not reflect the views of the owners of SciBlogs.co.nz, the Science Media Centre or the Royal Society of New Zealand.

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