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We are bringing Science to unexpected places Now it's your turn!

Want to make your very own living night light? Or how about a piece of live art that glows in the dark? Brightenz is a team of biomedical researchers led by Dr Siouxsie Wiles who are on a mission to put science in unexpected places. We use a harmless strain of bacteria that naturally glows in the dark to get people excited about microbes and science. For the last few years, we've collaborated with

24/12/2020

Merry Christmas everyone

16/12/2020

Guess who's coming soon

14/12/2020

Thinking about what to put under the tree? What about a painting with bacteria kit! Check it out on www.brightenz.net

09/12/2020

What could be more exciting for Christmas then your own glowing art work

08/12/2020

Looking for a Christmas activity? What about painting with some bacteria? Pick up a kit or voucher online at www.brightenz.net @ Auckland, New Zealand

27/11/2020

Looking for a Christmas present that's a little different? What about a painting with bacteria kit or voucher!

Dr Siouxsie Wiles supreme winner at Stuff-Westpac 2020 Women of Influence Awards

18/11/2020

Congratulations to Siouxsie for her achievement in the Women of Influence award

Dr Siouxsie Wiles supreme winner at Stuff-Westpac 2020 Women of Influence Awards The microbiologist was chosen from a wealth of inspirational women who are excelling on the local and international stage, at the eighth annual awards at Auckland’s Aotea Centre on Tuesday evening.

06/04/2020

If you were wanting to read something for the pandemic during the pandemic have a look at Siouxsie Wiles articles from the spinoff https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/siouxsie-wiles/

Siouxsie Wiles

16/02/2020

If you'd like to learn more about Siouxsie Wiles check out her Wikipedia page

Siouxsie Wiles - Wikipedia Siouxsie Wiles MNZM (born Susanna Wiles) is a microbiologist and science communicator who is based in New Zealand. Her specialist areas are infectious diseases and bioluminescence.