Genomics and the future of gene technology in Aotearoa

Advances in the field of genomics (the study of DNA and genomes) have meant big leaps in our ability to sequence, understand and manipulate the genomes of living things. Damian Christie explores research happening now in New Zealand in this area. Plus, with a recent announcement that the government is introducing new legislation, what’s next for the regulation of gene technologies in Aotearoa?

Guests:

• Damian Christie of Aotearoa Science Agency
• Professor Emily Parker, Ferrier Institute, Victoria University of Wellington

Learn more:

• Watch the What if….? video series on genomics in Aotearoa
• Listen to the recent episode of The Detail on Modifying our gene modification laws
• Previous Our Changing World episodes have investigated the future of genomic medicine in Aotearoa and the use of genome sequencing during the pandemic.
• Visit the gene technology regulation page on the MBIE website to learn more about the proposed regulations, and learn more about gene editing on the Royal Society webpage.
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Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details