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What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa

What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa

2024•5m•G•Documentary
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What if...? looks at the many and varied ways that genomics (the study of genomes/DNA) is being used in Aotearoa.

StatusEnded
Runtime5m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 28, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?E17m

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

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Episode 2 - What if... genomics could help save an endangered species?E25m

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

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?

Aug 28, 2024

Episode 3 - What if... we can use genetic testing to beat cancer?E36m

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

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Episode 4 - What if... we sequenced every infectious disease in NZ?E46m

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

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

Aug 28, 2024

Episode 5 - What if... we sequenced every waterway in New Zealand?E57m

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

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Episode 6 - What if... genomics could protect New Zealand from invasive species?E65m

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

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?

Aug 28, 2024

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