Liggins Institute

Justin Gregory finds out about a study investigating how pre-term babies are fed during their first few weeks, and whether there is a better way. Audio

Every year thousands of babies in New Zealand are born prematurely and even the healthiest often require a helping hand to get started. Justin Gregory talks to researchers who think better nutrition… Audio

Liggins Institute researcher Dr Tatjana Buklijas has been looking into  the growing knowledge of intergenerational trauma. She explains what they know so far. Audio

 Dr Justin O'Sullivan from the Liggins Institute explains the break through they've made in understanding why people with type 1 diabetes often contract seemingly unrelated diseases by using 3D gene… Audio

Professor Steven Miller's an expert on brain development in premature babies. He's studied, through MRI, children's neurological issues when they arrive before their due dates. He's in New Zealand… Audio

Jeff Leach has been leading the charge on what our microbiome means for our health and wellbeing. He's the co-founder of the American Gut Project and one of those involved in the TV3 series, The Good… Audio, Gallery

Sir Peter Gluckman originally trained as a paediatrician with an interest in endocrinology. After a short stint as a doctor he followed a research route, both in New Zealand and in the US, at one… Audio

Research from the Liggins Institute into whether obesity starts in the womb. PhD student Jasmine Plows with her findings so far. She has been researching gestational diabetes and developing potential… Audio

Paediatric endocrinologist Wayne Cutfield on the weight loss trial involving gut bugs from lean young people to help obese teenagers lose weight. He is leading a team of researchers at the University… Audio

A new study has thrown cold water on the use of ice baths for muscle recovery, finding they are a complete waste of time. Audio