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Don’t focus on genetic diversity to save our species

Posted on Feb 23 2021 by Kelly Brown

Scientists at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have challenged the common assumption that genetic diversity of a species is a key indicator of extinction risk. 

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Genomes reveal new insights into iconic Aussie animals

Posted on Jan 12 2021 by Robyn Mills

The genomes of egg-laying monotreme mammals, platypus and echidna, have been published in the prestigious journal .

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Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals

Posted on Aug 6 2020 by Kelly Brown

Scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and South Australian Museum have collaborated with Otago University, New Zealand and a global team to sequence the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.

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Ancient DNA paints genetic portrait of Andes civilisations

Posted on May 8 2020 by Kelly Brown

An international team of researchers including the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has completed the first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America and found early genetic differences between groups of nearby regions, and surprising genetic continuity over thousands of years.

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