News from the School of Biomedical Sciences
08 Jul 2025
Smart solution delivers on dolphin DNA
Creating genomes from DNA is hugely important for managing threatened species –understanding their past and how they hav...
04 Jul 2025
Fulbright recipient has big plans
Otago Fulbright recipient Cam Young can’t wait to have his life changed forever by his upcoming year in the United State...
23 Jun 2025
Genetic cause for rare development disorder found
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has led international research uncovering a new genetic cause for a rare deve...
12 Jun 2025
'A roller coaster, in the best way'
Manaaki Scholars Grace Asaua and Muffet Taro spoke with communicatons adviser Koren Allpress about their time at Ōtakou...
06 Jun 2025
Sex-changing fish quick to assert dominance
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka scientists have discovered that it takes mere minutes for a species of sex-ch...
04 Jun 2025
Helpful hormone – prolactin helps mothers keep cool during pregnancy
It supports milk production and stimulates caregiving behaviour in mothers, now a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu...
04 Jun 2025
Collaborations result in antibiotic resistance breakthrough
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have been part of two groundbreaking studies in the battle agains...
28 May 2025
Otago Biochemistry showcases biotech research at primary industries symposium
Biotechnology in the Department of Biochemistry is not just aimed at human health! The department’s involvement in last...
19 May 2025
Otago Biochemistry graduations May 2025
Congratulations to all Department of Biochemistry students who graduate in May. Tino pai rawa atu!
14 May 2025
New BMS Dean blown away by research offerings
Newly appointed Dean of the Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Professor Julia Horsfield is keen to make sure more stud...
01 May 2025
Study insights may save kākāpō from ‘crusty bum’
Relief may be in sight for kākāpō affected by an extremely painful disease, thanks to a University of Otago – Ōtākou Wha...
30 Apr 2025
Links between height and health highlighted
Height is determined by thousands of signals in our genes. Three world experts on human growth, including Associate Prof...
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