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Cracking the koala's genetic code
IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome
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Using DNA to unlock the legend of the Loch Ness Monster
An international team of scientists are heading to Scotland in June to test the murky waters of the legendary Loch Ness. They will ...
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PÕ¾ÊÓƵ to host National eDNA Reference Centre on campus
The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ will establish a National eDNA Reference Centre on campus and provide a number of supporting services to the Australian Government’s National Environment DNA (eDNA) Testing Program in a new partnership agreement.
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Interdisciplinary team investigates new fossil site to better understand past climate changes
Scientists from the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ and the Australian Museum have received a rare glimpse into yesteryear, after investigating a new fossil site in central New South Wales.
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PÕ¾ÊÓƵ researchers support open letter to remove feral horses in Kosciuszko
Researchers from the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ have joined scientists across Australia in the call to prevent further ecological damage in Kosciuszko National Park and other parks.
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PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s Krebs Lecture 2021: Accelerating species recovery through the application of genomics – a tale of the Tasmanian devil and the koala
Professor Kathy Belov will deliver this year’s Krebs Lecture at the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ, outlining her extensive research into using genomics applications to save endangered species – and touching on fascinating evolutionary adaptations with far-reaching implications.
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Climate change likely to outpace species adaptation
Analysing past rates of evolution, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ researcher Dr Joanne Bennett has found that many species won’t be able to adapt their physiologies fast enough to respond to climate change.