Adaptation and conservation insights from the koala genome
2018年7月2日 · The assembly of the genome of the koala provides insights into its adaptive biology and identifies gene expansions that contribute to its ability to detoxify eucalyptus …
Australian Scientists crack the genetic code of Koalas
They have sequenced over 3.4 billion base pairs and more than 26,000 genes in the Koala genome – which makes it slightly larger than the human genome. Unlocking the genomic …
Historically low mitochondrial DNA diversity in koalas
Using ancient DNA approaches, the diversity of historical haplotypes in the museum koalas was compared to the diversity present in modern koalas. The koala has an 860 bp hypervariable …
The Koala Genome - Australian Museum
After five years of pioneering collaborative research the koala genome has been sequenced! The koala – a treasured and quintessentially Australian species – is under threat from habitat loss, …
Koala genes decoded! - The Australian Museum Blog
These novel data provide an unparalleled insight into what makes a koala tick, and create unique opportunities to explore the many unique biological attributes of this iconic Australian species, …
The koalas are threatened. Can their genome help us save them?
2018年7月2日 · An international team of researchers has published the first complete genome of the koala. Their hope is that the keys to the marsupials’ long-term survival might be embedded …
Scientists Crack Koala’s Genetic Code - UConn Today
2018年7月2日 · The koala genome that has just been published is the most complete marsupial genome sequenced to date, on par with the human genome. The consortium of scientists – 54 …
Koala genome insights - Nature Reviews Genetics
2018年7月24日 · A new study in Nature Genetics leverages long-read sequencing to generate a high-quality reference genome for the modern koala, Phascolarctos cinereus, and reports …
Koala genome sequenced for first time - The University of Sydney
2018年7月3日 · Sydney has led the world-first sequencing of the koala genome in a global consortium spanning 54 scientists in 29 organisations. It will inform conservation efforts - from …
Koala genome reveals its secrets - The University of Sydney
2015年11月20日 · A groundbreaking study of the koala genome has revealed koalas are genetically diverse, indicating declining populations are the result of human-related activity …