New koala gene map could help prevent extinction

The research could be used to cure chlamydia in the marsupial, which can cause infertility The first comprehensive genetic map of the koala has unearthed valuable new information about the world-famous marsupial that scientists say will bolster efforts to save them from possible extinction.A consortium of 54 scientists from around the world came up with the genetic blueprint which sheds light on the marsupial's diet as well as the population decline it has suffered as a result of urbanisation and disease. Continue reading...