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Government policy can guide and support science – but bad policy can hinder scientific inquiry and societal progress

With teeth, claws and a strong sense of smell, introduced mammals cause huge problems in New Zealand. To eliminate them once and for all, should we start tweaking their genes?

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The next weapons in our ongoing fight against disease may come from an unexpected source