Genomics Aotearoa

Given the Finger

Peter Dearden • Jul 11, 2015

• adaption,
• denisovans,
• genome sequence,
• human evolution,
• neanderthals

Our extinct relatives still shape the way we evolve. Read More

The diabolic perception of Genetics

Peter Dearden • Jul 08, 2015

• Artificial selection,
• genetic modification,
• sheep

Genetics is a powerful tool that has transformed the animals and plants around us. How much more useful could it be if we used all our abilities? … Read More

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Lab in a Box

Peter Dearden • Jun 16, 2015

• mobile lab,
• schools,
• science communication,
• science education

Announcing the birth of Lab-in-a-Box. Now updated with new images! … Read More

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Why GM mosquitos might be our best bet to stop insect-borne disease.

Peter Dearden • May 25, 2015

• dengue,
• genetic modification,
• insect control,
• insecticides,
• Malaria

Oxitec's GM mosquitos may be a very effective way to control insects that carry human disease … Read More

Genetically modified human embryos

Peter Dearden • May 07, 2015

• assisted reproduction,
• genetic disease,
• genetic modification,
• human embryos,
• IVF

The recent production of germline genetically modified human embryos raises ethical questions for us all. Read More

How to make a Mammoth

Peter Dearden • Apr 19, 2015

• DNA,
• eggs,
• extinction,
• genomes,
• mammoths

Are we really close to resurrecting the Mammoth? … Read More

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The value of seeing things.

Peter Dearden • Apr 13, 2015

• cancer,
• genetics,
• ultrasound

Peter K. Dearden A month or so ago I got a pain. A nagging, annoying pain in what a doctor referred to as ‘the groinal area’. In a testicle to be precise. Now, as a possessor of a Y chromosome, I did what needed to be done, I ignored it. But it hurt. Now when your testicles hurt … Read More

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Not so Bully for Brontosaurus

Peter Dearden • Apr 08, 2015

• brontosaurus,
• Dinosaurs,
• species concepts

Brontosauri are back, or are they? … Read More

Science and Impact.

Peter Dearden • Apr 06, 2015

• impact,
• measuring the value of science

Measuring the impact of Science is hard and important, but let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater … Read More

Evolving a Whale-Shrimp

Peter Dearden • Mar 31, 2015

• evolution,
• fossils

Our oceans were filled with amazing animals that tell us about the past and the way evolution works. Read More