New Zealanders and biotechnology : reactions to novel developments in medicine, farming and food

Abstract

The aim of this research was to predict and understand public reactions to biotechnology, and in particular to estimate recent change over time in acceptability of examples of biotechnology. A further objective was to assess public reactions to realisable future developments in biotechnology. These developments were: using nanoparticles in gene replacement therapy, bio-pharming and using nanoparticles in the production of lamb or beef.