Research at Genetics Otago

• Overview
• Applied genetics
• Developmental genetics
• Evolution
• Genomics
• Human health
• Law, ethics, and society
• Microbial genetics
• Further information

Overview

Genetics Otago is the largest centre for advanced genetics research in Australasia. We focus on 7 main themes, which cover the full spectrum of genetics research.

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Applied genetics research

Our researchers are at the forefront of selecting and producing new traits for biologically-based industries. These industries are the backbone of the New Zealand economy.

Applied genetics research at Genetics Otago

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Developmental genetics research

We study genes and development in numerous vertebrates and invertebrates. We work to identify genes associated with human developmental disease, and on epigenetics, and human and plant biology.

Developmental genetics research at Genetics Otago

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Evolution research

We use genomics and modern sequencing techniques to study the relationships between animals, reproduction, and behaviour. By comparing DNA sequences from different species, we can also reconstruct their evolutionary history and the history of the environment.

Evolution research at Genetics Otago

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Genomics research

Our researchers experts specialise in analysing genomic data and developing new tools to analyse genomes and transcriptomes. Our genome mining studies focus on genes, transposons, and SNPs.

Genomics research at Genetics Otago

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Human health research

We have a remarkable breadth of human genetics research, studying both complex and single-gene diseases. Researchers at our Cancer Genetics Laboratory are world-leaders in their field.

Human health research at Genetics Otago

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Law, ethics, and society research

Rapid advances in genetics create dilemmas for medicine, ethics and the law. The range of appropriate responses must be based on careful and coherent consideration of ethical, legal, and public policy issues.

Law, ethics, and society research at Genetics Otago

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Microbial research

Our researchers study the biology of these organisms, including how viruses interact with other organisms and the immune system, and how they might be harnessed to deliver health benefits.

Microbial research at Genetics Otago

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Further information about research at Genetics Otago

To learn more about research at Genetics Otago, please our publicity and administration manager:

Sophia McKay
Tel 64 3 479 7954
Email sophia.mckay@otago.ac.nz

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