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Genomics has become a hot topic thanks to the COVID-19 epidemic. While people might be familiar with genomics-based techniques like contact tracing and PCR testing, the depth of science that underlies these tools is not widely understood.

How can the little known Gillenia shrub improve productivity in New Zealand’s pipfruit industry?

A comprehensive framework has been developed to support researchers undertaking genomic research while respecting mātauranga Māori.

Genome graph methods for improved variant detection across organisms are a step change in bioinformatics practice.

Genomics Aotearoa is delighted to invite you to the first seminar in the Asia-Pacific Genetics Seminar series.

What makes the fruit of the bilberry bush such a vibrant colour?

Invasive species threaten native biota, put fragile ecosystems at risk and have the potential for large-scale impact on primary industries. 

The risk of biological invasions threatening native biota and ecosystems and that negatively affect agriculture and human well-being has increased in the past few decades, thanks to human activities and to rapid climate change. 

Genetic-based tools are providing PF2050 with potential to explore alternative control methods for the most challenging species for New Zealand to eradicate – the rat.

Globally there is a growing use of high-throughput sequencing approaches in cancer research, which is mainly due to the decrease in the cost of sequencing. 

Our understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand environment increasingly depends on bioinformatic tools and skills.

Annabel Whibley is hoping the genomics work she has been doing in understanding traits that help species adapt to change will ultimately inform conservation of endangered species.