The koala code: Secrets of the koala genome

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Published Jul 2, 2018

From their diet to their diseases, koalas are pretty special. Now researchers have sequenced the koala’s genome, unlocking the secrets that make these fuzzy fellas so unique. The genome is revealing everything from how koalas cope with munching poisonous eucalyptus leaves, to how they respond to chlamydia infections. The hope is that these insights will not only help us understand these unique/unusual/fascinating marsupials, but also aid conservation efforts across Australia.

Read the full study here: http://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-018-0153-5

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