The study of genetic variation and growth traits in tree species is crucial for understanding the mechanisms that underpin forest productivity, resilience and adaptation. Recent advances in molecular ...

Genetic variation in livestock is a critical area of research that underpins modern breeding practices and agricultural productivity. Differences in DNA sequences, including single nucleotide ...

Cute but cantankerous, koalas are making a surprising recovery from a genetic bottleneck, with their once most threatened populations now displaying surprising diversity. “It still looks like they’re ...

Koalas’ population comeback may be doing more than boosting numbers—it could also be rebuilding their lost genetic diversity.

Baobabs are among the most iconic trees on Earth. They store water in their bottle-shaped trunks during the raining season. This allows them to survive long periods of drought. Many baobab species are ...

Some koalas may recover their genes after major population crashes. Growing koala populations may rebuild genetic strength over time.

Around a decade ago, koalas nearly vanished from southeastern Australia due to the fur trade. In the 1920s, as few as 500 individuals remained in the state of Victoria. Conservationists kicked off a ...

If you follow media coverage of koalas, you could be forgiven for feeling confused. Recent stories describe a “koala paradox” ...