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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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Incorporating evolutionary processes into conservation in a changing world
Although fitness of individuals is evolutionary in nature, and adaptation to changing environments can occur very rapidly, until recently, evolutionary genetic variation has been under the radar in conservation planning.... Event details Incorporating evolutionary processes into conservation in a changing world
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Celebrating major achievements of the IAE
Read moreThe Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is celebrating its major achievements and the positive impacts they have had on the environment and how ...
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Eventful PhD journey draws to a close
More on Eventful PhD journey draws to a closeUniversity of Canberra PhD graduate Rodney Ubrihien is celebrating the end of his university journey after juggling fatherhood with his study commitments
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New UC project could provide major boost for species conservation
More on New UC project could provide major boost for species conservationA research project at the University of Canberra’s Institute for Applied Ecology is focusing on the development of cell lines for biobanking.
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Getting Shirty with science
More on Getting Shirty with scienceUniversity of Canberra academics have teamed up with local artists to spread the word about their research.
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UC scientists help crack genetic code of koalas
More on UC scientists help crack genetic code of koalasKoalas could be less at risk of extinction after a team of scientists, including two from the University of Canberra, successfully completed the full sequencing of the animal’s genome
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Critically endangered fish fighting upstream battle against brumbies
More on Critically endangered fish fighting upstream battle against brumbiesResearchers at the University of Canberra are concerned wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park could wipe out a critically endangered species of fish