Cracking the koala's genetic code

IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome

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The Institute for Applied Ecology undertakes world class research to improve our understanding of the environment, and enhance decision-making for natural resource management and sustainable development.
The Institute operates within two specialised centres: the Centre for Conservation Ecology and Genetics, and the Centre for Applied Water Science.

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    Dragons vs cats – native animals fighting feral predators

    5 December 2018: Bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are battling the impacts of climate change, habitat destruction, native predators, and now we can add ...

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    Investing in conservation, does it add up?

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