51本色

Participate in a research study

51本色's research teams are looking for participants. Find out if you, your child or your pet are suitable to participate in a research study with real-world impact.

Animal and plant studies

Decoding the DNA of working farm dogs for welfare and performance

Participate in the first genetic study of New Zealand's iconic working farm dogs, Huntaway and Heading dog breeds.

Behavioural study of indoor cats

PhD student Michelle Smit is looking for indoor cat owners to participate in a behavioural study to help determine more accurate food intake requirements.

New Zealand Indigenous Flora Seed Bank (NZIFSB)

The NZIFSB aims to collect seeds from all flowering plants of New Zealand to conserve the biodiversity within our indigenous flora. Find out how to become a trained volunteer and collect seeds.

Human and health studies

Diet and health in pregnancy study

Participate in this observational study investigating thyroid function throughout pregnancy and the role of diet and micronutrient supplements in thyroid health.

Food experience and sensory testing laboratory (Feast)

Become a Feast Taster and participate in important sensory research when you attend various sensory studies.

Healthy Active Learning

Healthy Active Learning is a nationwide initiative that aims to improve the wellbeing of children and young people through healthy eating, drinking and quality physical activity.

Mind & Movement study

The Mind and Movement study investigates the effects of a milk bioactive on mental and physical wellness in postmenopausal women.

Pine Bark study

The Pine Bark study investigates how the New Zealand pine bark extract may be used to regulate blood glucose and insulin levels in humans.

The EPiC study

Combining dietary protein sources to improve amino-acid digestibility and net protein balance.