Gene Therapy
New gene therapy could block bad cholesterol
Here in New Zealand, the first person in the world was injected with new gene editing material designed to modify the DNA which produces bad cholesterol. Dr Ralph Stuart, speaks to Jesse about the… Audio
Lying blind: hiding vision loss in plain sight
James Tate Hill lost nearly all his sight as a teenager to a rare condition called Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. By the time he was 16, he was legally blind. But he could still pass for… Audio
Calling Home: Leone Patterson in Alameda, California
Former Tall Ferns captain Leone Patterson's love affair with California began in the early 1980s. These days, she is based in Alemada, in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has lived for almost 20… Audio, Gallery
How 'motivation decline' affects us as we age
As people age they can often be affected by 'motivation decline', that is the loss of motivation to learn new things or even engage in everyday activities. Professor John Reynolds, a neuroscientist… Audio
New therapy could help stop age-related blindness
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of legal blindness in New Zealand, but a now therapy being developed in Australia may offer sufferers some hope. It will affect one in seven… Audio
Science news: growing new skin and carbon nanotube warning
A German team has used gene therapy to grow replacement skin for a young boy with a rare genetic disorder, and concern carbon nanotubes used in boats, buildings, and sporting equipment could be as bad… Audio
Science news: MS gene therapy & electric eels
Gene therapy could potentially stop the progression of MS or multiple sclerosis; and a new study shows that a decent-sized eel can deliver an electric shock ten times more powerful than a TASER. Audio
Feature guest - Professor Matthew During
New Zealand scientist at the absolute forefront of research into gene treatment for obesity. Audio