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IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome
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The enigmatic hemiclonal unisexual species complex in the freshwater fish genus Hypseleotris in eastern Australia
Carp gudgeons in eastern Australia have evolved a complex and quirky system of hemiclonal unisexual reproduction. The system came about through hybridisation and good luck, with the species needing to... Event details The enigmatic hemiclonal unisexual species complex in the freshwater fish genus Hypseleotris in eastern Australia
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UC to host National eDNA Reference Centre on campus
More on UC to host National eDNA Reference Centre on campusThe University of Canberra 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
More on Interdisciplinary team investigates new fossil site to better understand past climate changesScientists from the University of Canberra 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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UC researchers support open letter to remove feral horses in Kosciuszko
More on UC researchers support open letter to remove feral horses in KosciuszkoResearchers from the University of Canberra have joined scientists across Australia in the call to prevent further ecological damage in Kosciuszko National Park and other parks.
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UC’s Krebs Lecture 2021: Accelerating species recovery through the application of genomics – a tale of the Tasmanian devil and the koala
More on UC’s Krebs Lecture 2021: Accelerating species recovery through the application of genomics – a tale of the Tasmanian devil and the koalaProfessor Kathy Belov will deliver this year’s Krebs Lecture at the University of Canberra, 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
More on Climate change likely to outpace species adaptationAnalysing past rates of evolution, University of Canberra researcher Dr Joanne Bennett has found that many species won’t be able to adapt their physiologies fast enough to respond to climate change.