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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.
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E1What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
7 min
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.
E2What if... genomics could help save an endangered species?
5 min
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?
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What if... we can use genetic testing to beat cancer?
6 min
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.