Focus Stories
Focus Stories showcase examples of biotechnology in action in New Zealand and include curriculum-linked unit plans, teaching ideas, video clips and animations.
Making new food products from taewa (Riddet Institute).
Adding fish oil to food without making it taste or smell fishy (Riddet Institute).
Researchers are mimicking evolution in the lab (Victoria University).
Making innovative biodegradable products (Potatopak).
The latest DNA technology is used to help solve crimes in New Zealand (ESR).
Finding out how our genes interact with the food we eat (Nutrigenomics New Zealand).
Mānuka honey is the active ingredient in a new wound dressing (University of Waikato and Comvita).
Casein proteins are extracted from milk for use in food products and infant formula (Tatua Dairy Cooperative).
Using robots to milk cows (DairyNZ).
