Cracking the koala's genetic code

IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome

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A conversation between Author Rod Taylor, Guests and the University of Canberra 'Future of Food in the CBR region' research group

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    Celebrating major achievements of the IAE

    The 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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  1. Dr Tariq Ezaz and Julie Strand are working on a project to develop cell lines for biobanking.

    New UC project could provide major boost for species conservation

    A 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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  2. Researchers and artists with their Shirty Science designs

    Getting Shirty with science

    University 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

    Koalas 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

    Researchers at the University of Canberra are concerned wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park could wipe out a critically endangered species of fish

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    Biosecurity effectively slows down pathogen arrivals, new research

    Stronger biosecurity measures can reduce the spread of invasive plant pathogens despite a rise in global trade and travel, according to a new international study led by University of Canberra researcher

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