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Biotenz News Update
Friday, 4 April 2003, 10:26 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Open email to Kinko's about GE trees policy GE technology to build sustainable forests Jump on GM bandwagon or lose says scientist 50 years of DNA - NZ Science Review New biological weapons against weeds GE trees hold promise for pulp and paper industry ... More >>
GM canola no threat to health says OGTR
Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Australia's gene technology regulator has found GM canola does not pose any risk to human health or the environment. In the biggest step towards approving the release of GM canola for general use,... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3685A More >>
Alzheimer's gene treatment hope
Monday, 31 March 2003, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Scientists are harnessing the body's natural resources to attack Alzheimer's disease, offering the hope of treatments for the condition. Gene therapy could be used to attack the protein which clumps... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3676 More >>
Queensland puts up $0.5m for biotech and ICT
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Half a million dollars is on offer to Queensland 'smart' companies to help them develop and expand their export opportunities.Innovation Minister Paul Lucas today announced that the International ... More >>
Symposium on Biopharming
Monday, 24 March 2003, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
The Royal Society of New Zealand, the Association of Crown Research Institutes and the Life Sciences Network have joined forces to present a one-day Symposium on Biopharming – the production of therapeutic proteins in plants or animals. More >>
Review of ERMA cow decision set for early June
Monday, 24 March 2003, 8:27 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
An agreement, between AgResearch and the Auckland mother’s group seeking a Judicial Review of the decision by ERMA to allow AgResearch to undertake transgenic research with cows, means the substantive... More >>
Anti-GE group - winning friends in 2003
Friday, 21 March 2003, 8:21 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
The Auckland mothers group opposed to genetic engineering have joined in the competition among anti-GE groups to see who can make the most outrageous statement. More >>
Victorian farmers vote no to GM moratorium
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 8:53 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Victorian farmers have joined South Australia in keeping the door open to genetically modified crops, voting against a moratorium on gm's in their state.But the vote taken at the grains conference... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3626 More >>
Symposium on Biopharming
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 9:25 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
The Royal Society of New Zealand, the Association of Crown Research Institutes and the Life Sciences Network have joined forces to present a one-day Symposium on Biopharming – the production of therapeutic proteins in plants or animals. More >>
GE-free NZ gets most facts wrong on GE soy imports
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
GE-Free NZ should get its facts right before it calls for a ban on GE soy imports the Chairman of the Life Sciences Network, Dr William Rolleston said today. More >>
Bleakley claim totally irresponsible
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 9:14 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
The claim by GE-Free NZ campaigner Claire Bleakley that there may be a link between food derived from GE products and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is as outrageous as it is irresponsible, the Chairman of the Life Sciences Network, ... More >>
Greenpeace barking up the wrong tree
Monday, 17 March 2003, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Rather than trying to stop imports of GE soy for the livestock feed industry in New Zealand and Australia the Greenpeace activists should be welcoming the shipments with open arms, the Chairman of the... More >>
Dr James Watson elected president of the RSNZ
Friday, 14 March 2003, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Dr James (Jim) Watson will take over from Sir Gil Simpson as President of the Royal Society, New Zealand's science academy.Dr Watson is Chief Executive of Genesis Research and Development Corpor... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3598 More >>
Biotenz News Update
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
The latest Biotenz News Update has been posted.The stories are:Celentis Acquires 100 Percent Ownership Of Time Capsule Wrightson Partial bid For Genesis Goes Unconditional R... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3588 More >>
Thai and Filipino farmers visit Bt corn plantings
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 8:29 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Thirteen farmers from Thailand and the Philippines recently visited farms planted to Bt corn in Luna, Isabela, Philippines. The visit enabled Thai farmers to see for themselves the performance of ... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3578 More >>
Gene discovery sheds new light on neurone disease
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 9:22 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that appears to be responsible for a particular form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND is an incurable, progressive degeneration of the motor neuro... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3572 More >>
New biodegradable biotech fibre
Monday, 10 March 2003, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
A Minnesota company has come up with a biodegradable biotech fibre that is so versatile you could furnish an entire house with it.Cargill Dow LLC, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has developed More >>
Expert Saddened by Science Debate
Friday, 7 March 2003, 9:10 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
A visiting US biotechnology expert, who was an expert witness before the Royal Commission on GM, must have been saddened by the low standard of the debate about GM in New Zealand, the Chairman of the Life Sciences Network, Dr William Rolleston said today. More >>
Consider relaxing GM regulations says scientist
Wednesday, 5 March 2003, 11:59 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Its time for New Zealand to consider relaxing GM regulations says prominent visiting American scientist Professor Indra Vasil. More >>
Biotechnology is nothing new, says visiting expert
Wednesday, 5 March 2003, 9:14 am | New Zealand Life Sciences Network
Biotechnology has been used by human beings for thousands of years, says a visiting world renowned researcher... Men are always complaining about it, and now scientists are saying the same - women are born worriers. Research has shown that women have ... More >>
