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[custom_headline type=”left” style=”margin-top: 45px;” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”true”]Molecular techniques are being used to investigate how symbiotic microbial communities may be influencing insect invasiveness[/custom_headline] For millions of years, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands have been extremely isolated, which has led to… Continue Reading →

Epigenetic DNA sequencing may be used to identify gene expressions of ‘stress’ in chickens   How do you know the free-range chicken you buy from the supermarket really had a stress-free life? The answer may actually be written in the… Continue Reading →

The power of pathogens: Unitec scientists and students have been researching natural herbicides to control an invasive weed that threatens New Zealand’s native ecosystems. Research on natural enemies of the invasive African club moss (Selaginella kraussiana) is helping to protect… Continue Reading →

Our knowledge of the biodiversity of New Zealand is unevenly spread. Charismatic or larger organisms such as birds, reptiles, fish and higher plants are generally well known and well-studied. We do however have more neglected corners of our biodiversity. For… Continue Reading →

[custom_headline type=”left” style=”margin-top: 45px;” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”true”]A study of the native carabid’s diet is helping to enhance the beetle’s chances of survival in new habitats[/custom_headline]   For three years, Unitec’s Dr Stephane Boyer has been analysing the diet of native… Continue Reading →