Peter K. Dearden

Aug 31, 2023 | downtoearth.org.in | Joseph Guhlin |Peter K. Dearden

The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation biologists in their efforts to save the critically endangered flightless night parrots. It also provides a blueprint for conservation genomics of other threatened species. Kākāpō are remarkable and unusual birds, found only in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Aug 30, 2023 | theconversation.com | Joseph Guhlin |Peter K. Dearden

The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation biologists in their efforts to save the critically endangered flightless night parrots. It also provides a blueprint for conservation genomics of other threatened species. Kākāpō are remarkable and unusual birds, found only in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Aug 15, 2023 | thepress.co.nz | Peter K. Dearden |Stephen Goldson

A clover root weevil about to be attacked by a parasitic wasp. The wasps control exotic weevils that munch through the pasture that supports our primary production industries and exports. Anthony Clearwater, AgResearch / Anthony Clearwater, AgResearchPeter Dearden and Stephen GoldsonAotearoa-New Zealand’s geography, ecology and history leave us with unique and difficult biological challenges.

Jun 16, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Peter K. Dearden

Professor Peter Dearden is a geneticist who studies insects, especially bees. He is Director of Genomics Aotearoa and Head of Biochemistry at the University of Otago. OPINION: Genetic engineering in New Zealand is strongly regulated. Low-risk work in contained laboratories is allowed but under challenging and expensive conditions.

Jun 15, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Peter K. Dearden

Professor Peter Dearden is a geneticist who studies insects, especially bees. He is Director of Genomics Aotearoa and Head of Biochemistry at the University of Otago. OPINION: Genetic engineering in New Zealand is strongly regulated. Low-risk work in contained laboratories is allowed but under challenging and expensive conditions.