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S1 · E1 · Aug 28, 2024

What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply? Episode 1

The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers are investigating ways that genomics can help safeguard our food security in the future.

5 min

S1 · E2 · Aug 28, 2024

What if... genomics could help save an endangered species? Episode 2

In 2018, the kākāpō became the first species in the world to have its entire population’s genomes sequenced. How is the information being used today to help conservation?

6 min

S1 · E3 · Aug 28, 2024

What if... we can use genetic testing to beat cancer? Episode 3

Around 25,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in Aotearoa. Learn how genomics can help us detect cancer sooner and treat it more precisely.

6 min

S1 · E4 · Aug 28, 2024

What if... we sequenced every infectious disease in NZ? Episode 4

During the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand researchers led the way in how to sequence the virus and in figuring out transmission puzzles.

7 min

S1 · E5 · Aug 28, 2024

What if... we sequenced every waterway in New Zealand? Episode 5

Living things leave tiny traces of DNA as they move around their environment. Now scientists can determine the quality of a waterway by using e-DNA to see who lives there.

5 min

S1 · E6 · Aug 28, 2024

What if... genomics could protect New Zealand from invasive species? Episode 6

New Zealand is constantly battling pests and predators that have become well-established, while trying to safeguard our country from a wide range of new threats. Could genomics provide us with new tools to keep our native flora and fauna safe from invaders?

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What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa

Season 1

What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply? Episode 1

What if... genomics could help save an endangered species? Episode 2

What if... we can use genetic testing to beat cancer? Episode 3

What if... we sequenced every infectious disease in NZ? Episode 4

What if... we sequenced every waterway in New Zealand? Episode 5

What if... genomics could protect New Zealand from invasive species? Episode 6

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Season 1

What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply? Episode 1

What if... genomics could help save an endangered species? Episode 2

What if... we can use genetic testing to beat cancer? Episode 3

What if... we sequenced every infectious disease in NZ? Episode 4

What if... we sequenced every waterway in New Zealand? Episode 5

What if... genomics could protect New Zealand from invasive species? Episode 6

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