Gene Editing

Kim Hill explores the scientific and ethical dilemmas posed by the current campaign for the eradication of pests such as the possum from New Zealand by 2050 with a panel of experts including… Audio

CRISPR gene editing lets scientists co-opt the immune system of bacteria and use it as a tool - a pair of microscopic "scissors" - to edit the DNA of living organisms, up to and including us. It… Audio

A new report on gene editing in the Primary industries is highlighting the opportunities for the economy and the environment, if we choose to use it. In the past New Zealand has had a cautious… Audio

Conservationists are looking at using the emerging “gene drive” genetic editing technology to wipe out populations of invasive species, but scientists are warning the wider consequences could be… Audio

Professor Diana Bowman, from Arizona State University's School for the Future of Innovation in Society is researching the potential impacts of human gene editing on global sport. Could embryonic gene… Audio

With the Royal Society soon to release a discussion paper on the use of gene editing in agriculture, we're replaying Simon Morton's 2017 story on how this genetic technique's already being used to… Audio

It's been dubbed the biggest advance in the world of genetic engineering but scientists are still trying to discover more about what the gene-therapy CRISPR-Cas9 can do.

It's often described as… Audio

How far would you go to find a cure if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness? An emerging underground community is taking a DIY approach, looking to hack the drawn-out process of drug… Audio

Since it was first discovered 4 years ago, the gene editing technology CRISPR-Cas 9 has shown potential in its ability to remodel our DNA and correct genetic abnormalities associated with health… Audio

Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Dr Andrea Byrom, Kevin Hackwell, and Jan Hania about using gene editing as a weapon against animals which are pests in New Zealand.  Audio

Kim Hill talks with Josephine Johnston, Julie Everett-Hincks, Kevin Prime, and William Rolleston about the impact of new technologies on agriculture. Are we in the post-Frankenfood era? Audio

Should we do something just because we can? Such as engineering DNA - something now within reach. Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Peter Fineran, Colin Gavaghan and Jennie Harre Hindmarsh. Audio

We're one step closer to understanding birds' amazing powers of navigation thanks to new research, and a DNA editing tool helps to identify the genes responsible for successful cancer therapy. Audio

A genetic heart disorder has been fixed using gene editing in human embryos. We assess how this week's big science story could impact New Zealand. Audio

CRISPR Cas9 is a technique used to edit DNA that some say will change medicine, farming and genetic science forever. Biochemist Ian Hayden has been looking at where the technology is at and where it's… Audio

Genetic tools will help New Zealand meets its aim of being Predator Free by 2050 - but we need to understand what they are and have a public conversation about their use. Audio

Gene editing has the potential to bring huge benefits to New Zealand, including in healthcare, agriculture and conservation. What are the social, ethical & legal issues, especially when it comes to… Audio

Scientists think they have found a new form of gene editing that targets RNA and not DNA, raising the prospect of more cellular manipulation and more useful applications and therapies. Science… Audio