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Otago researchers reveal PAX gene's role in cancer
University of Otago researchers have uncovered further evidence that PAX genes − members of a small family of genes that play important roles in embryonic development – also allow cancer cells to grow and divide in adult tissue.

Better to eat kiwifruit than to take vitamin C supplements
Researchers have found that a natural fruit source of vitamin C – kiwifruit – is vastly superior to a purified supplement form.

HRC Māori and Pacific Island Summer Scholarships

The HRC foster the Māori and Pacific Island health research workforce in New Zealand. As a Māori or Pacific Island researcher you are not limited to these awards and may apply to other HRC awards in their Career Development programme, or any of the other awards offered by the University dependant on specific eligibility criteria.

Closing date for Maori Scholarships - 3 October 2011

Closing date for Pacific Island Scholarships - 3 October 2011

Download the forms and Guidelines from the HRC's website.