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Themes provide modern examples of New Zealand biotechnology and classroom-based teaching ideas grouped with similar content.

Themes contain information sheets that describe current research and are supported by teaching ideas and multimedia including video clips, quizzes, animations and interactives.

  • Biocontrol

    Biocontrol

    Biological control or biocontrol is the use of one organism to control the numbers of another.

  • Cell biology and genetics

    Cell biology and genetics

    All living things are all made up of cells. In order to develop new biotechnologies it is important to understand more about cells and the genetic information they contain.

  • Future farming

    Future farming

    Farming is important to New Zealand’s economy and identity. We are leaders in developing and using biotechnology in this field – biotechnology that will shape the future of farming.

Other Themes

  • Bioethics

    Bioethics is the study of moral values and codes in relation to biotechnology research and its applications.

  • Biotech at home

    Biotechnology is not just used in laboratories to modify genes. We all use biotechnology in our everyday lives – from lipstick to laundry to lunch!

  • Biotech therapies

    Biotechnology is providing people with new solutions to health problems. The question is: will people use them?

  • Crime scene biotech

    Biotechnology is used by forensic scientists to collect or process trace evidence such as hair, skin, blood or semen samples, which is found at crime scenes.

  • New Zealand views on biotech

    New Zealanders have a wide range of opinions on modern biotechnology based on their ethical, cultural and spiritual perspectives.

  • From genes to genomes

    Many modern biotechnologies are based on knowledge of gene structure and function. Researchers can now study individual genes or whole genomes.

  • Marvellous milk

    Biotechnology is looking to find ways to add value to milk – New Zealand’s “white gold”.

  • Biotech and tāonga

    New Zealand’s cultural and natural history gives us unique knowledge and materials for biotechnology.

  • Biotech product development

    There are many aspects to consider when you are taking a biotech product from the initial stages of design through testing and into the market place.

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