Koalas in Queensland show unique immunity to deadly retrovirus
Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus ...
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Genetic breakthrough offers hope for Koala survival
The genetic switch effectively reduces the impact of the retrovirus, strengthening the immune system of the beloved but endangered marsupial, said Keith Chappell, a virologist at the University of ...
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An Australian state promised to turn native forest into a national koala park. It’s still being logged
By Mike DiGirolamo The koala was officially declared endangered in the Australian state of New South Wales in February 2022. A year later, the Labor Party promised to create a 315,000-hectare (778,000 ...
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Koala Sofa Bed
Australian startup Koala began with a single product – the Koala Mattress – but has now expanded its range to include sofas (and a whole lot more) as well. It’s not just plain ol’ couches ...