Biology

Research based on altering key features of plant biomass production, in an effort to generate more valuable biomaterials and potential new industries.

As part of the New Zealand Government's Centres of Research Excellence initiative, the Allan Wilson Centre has been established to work in the fields of molecular ecology and evolution.

The sites features information on current research projects, publications and those working within the Cancer Genetics Laboratory at Otago University.

A research and development consultancy with offices in Christchurch and Tauranga. They work with businesses in the biological sector to develop their research and innovation.

Private research institute, providing aquaculture, biosecurity, coastal and estuarine ecology, freshwater ecology and analytical laboratory services.

easyDNA provides accurate, affordable and confidential DNA paternity testing. Backed by the reassurance that their tests are performed by an internationally accredited laboratory.

A site containing information, links and services associated with conservation genetics, systematics resources and much more.

A Web site debating evolutionary psychology.

The FBRC has been established to protect and improve the health of New Zealand's forests and wood export trade by developing a forest biosecurity research strategy, and managing research programmes.

PhD student Astrid Dijkgraaf's page on theory that co-evolution has modified the fruiting and flowering patterns of New Zealand tree species so that both the original bird dispersers and the trees benefit.

Links to sites about the fungi of New Zealand.

With members from throughout Australia and New Zealand, the HGSA brings together professionals with an interest in the field of human genetics.

Immunology is all about balance with the immune system. Immunologists seek to discover how we can tip the balance in favour of health. Immunet delivers improved health to New Zealanders, their livestock and wildlife by integrating immunological research.

An independent facility within the School of Biological Sciences at Victoria University. Their work is dedicated to development and application of genetic analysis.

Manufacturer and supplier of life science products, cell cultures and custom primers to global markets and customers.

A worldwide public domain effort to provide a computational framework for understanding human and other eukaryotic physiology. It aims to develop integrative models at all levels of biological organisation, from genes to the whole organism via gene regulatory networks, protein pathways, integrative cell function, and tissue and whole organ structure/function relations.

A scientific journal with a focus on organic systems and the Australasian bio-region. The publication encourages communication amongst researchers, practitioners, technical transfer experts and project leaders in organic agriculture at a local, national and international level.

Learn about some of the fungi, native flora and fauna of the Kaimai, Mamaku Forest Park with particular emphasis on the area near Katikati.

The marine teaching and research department of the University of Auckland. Situated on New Zealand's northeast coast, the laboratory has access to a wide range of unspoiled marine habitats, as well as relative proximity to a large urban centre and the full resources of New Zealand's largest university.

An Australasian scientific organisation aiming to bring together people interested in all aspects of experimental pathology, including environmental mutagenesis.

Extensive information about New Zealand's birds, endemic, native, introduced and extinct. It includes sections on birding, bird rescue, a weekly environmental journal, backyard birding and much more.

Aims to foster and disseminate knowledge of microbiology in New Zealand. Visit the site for news, awards, courses and scholarships in the field of microbiology.

Shell collectors with a checklist of New Zealand Mollusca including photos and location maps.

A site dedicated to the native orchids of New Zealand.

Introduction to the spectacular diversity in biology of plants in New Zealand designed to benefit high school students and teachers, tertiary students and academics, and enthusiasts and scientists alike.