Jane Young is a science educator, environmentalist and freelance writer. Her publications include The GM Kiwi: Biological implications of genetic modification, The Complete Sheep, The Uncertainty of it all: Understanding the Nature of Science, Pet Genetics: Why bulldogs got flat faces and Manx cats lost their tails, Fuelling Dissension: Coal and coal mining in 21st century New Zealand and Genomes at Work: Tackling environmental problems in Aotearoa New Zealand.  Jane’s editing assignments have ranged from Catlins Birds: a pocket guide to Te Awa, the Green Party magazine.

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