World'Cat on a sofa' stemcell breakthroughAustralian scientists have found a unique way to grow a precious and life-saving type of stem cell, likened to putting a "cat on a sofa", in the lab.03 Oct 08:59 PM
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CommoditiesNZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollutionA local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.07 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Credibility key for seaweed ventureNemidon's customers are a diverse lot...15 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldFive millennia on, iceman surrenders DNA secretsThe hunt is on to find living descendants of South Tyrol's 5300-year-old mummified man. 04 Aug 04:00 PM
ManufacturingKiwi drug treatment ready for the big stageA drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is about to take the next step on the path to gaining a foothold in the global 'wound-healing' market.27 May 03:15 AM
BusinessReceivers called to Botry-ZenBotry-Zen Ltd has asked its banker, Bank of New Zealand, to appoint receivers.23 Dec 05:30 PM
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