Biotechnology Learning Hubhttp://biotechlearn.org.nz An RSS feed of the most recent (significant) items published or edited on the Biotechnology Learning Hub website. en-AU Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:48:59 GMT Healthy honeyhttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/radio_new_zealand_audio/healthy_honey <p> Professor Peter Molan from the University of Waikato explains the health benefits of Manuka honey. </p> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:47:22 GMT Unleashing immune system against cancerhttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/unleashing_immune_system_against_cancer <p> Novel treatments for melanoma are being developed by an international research team. </p> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:36:58 GMT DNA tests identify animal kingdom killershttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/dna_tests_identify_animal_kingdom_killers <p> DNA tests adopted from human forensics are being used to identify killers in the animal kingdom, which can then help efforts to protect New Zealand’s most endangered species. </p> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:00:32 GMT Marine molecules in the spotlighthttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/marine_molecules_in_the_spotlight <p> An international team of marine chemists and biochemists are working on a five-year project to develop new health-promoting marine oils and protein ingredients. </p> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:50:40 GMT Trial supports honey’s healing effectshttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/trial_supports_honey_s_healing_effects <p> A large clinical trial of Manuka honey wound dressings has found they significantly improved the healing rates of stalled venous leg ulcers. </p> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:01:29 GMT Genomics research to advancehttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/genomics_research_to_advance <p> The rate of progress of genetic research and technology in New Zealand is expected to accelerate, thanks to new genomics research infrastructure announced this month. </p> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:23:50 GMT NZ scientists help crack potato genetic codehttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/nz_scientists_help_crack_potato_genetic_code <p> New Zealand scientists are part of an international team working to sequence the potato genome. </p> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:50:21 GMT Dairy based biofuel launchedhttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/dairy_based_biofuel_launched <p> New Zealand’s first commercial biofuel was made available to motorists in August. The fuel is a blend of petrol and ethanol made from milk. </p> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:23:41 GMT Meat spaghetti to boost nutritionhttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/meat_spaghetti_to_boost_nutrition <p> A happy accident has led to the discovery of a novel way to boost the iron content of spaghetti. </p> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:33:12 GMT Biofuel report supports forests before food cropshttp://biotechlearn.org.nz/news_and_events/news_archive/biofuel_report_supports_forests_before_food_crops <p> A scientific review of bioenergy production options for New Zealand supports the use of forests to produce energy. </p>