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NewsIsolated population of chlamydia-free koalas even more vulnerable to the disease
Koalas in south-western Sydney are among the very few in New South Wales (NSW) still free of chlamydia, yet a new study shows they are less likely to adapt to the disease should it arrive on their doorstep.
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FeaturesRising tides and microbes: how climate change Is reshaping aquatic life
As global warming raises sea temperatures, the effects have altered aquatic life - especially in microbial communities.
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FeaturesDiscovering the microbial world on Galapagos giant tortoise shells
The Galapagos giant tortoises are not only a marvel of nature but also a symbol of conservation efforts, inspiring scientists around the globe to protect endangered species. They are living relics of a time when these slow-moving giants roamed the continents.
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NewsResearchers find that aoudad and bighorn sheep share respiratory pathogens
Both species may contribute to disease recirculation among each other’s populations, and diseases that have already devastated bighorns could be present in aoudad with unknown effects.
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CareersEdie uncovers how microbes can shine light on dirt bike vandalism
For her AMI-sponsored Summer Placement, forensic science student Edie Holmes joined a team investigating whether microbial profiling could be used to link dirt bikes to vandalised sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs). Here’s what happened.
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NewsCarnivore gut microbes can predict health of wild ecosystems
Gut microbes of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitat is distinct from the gut microbiome of wild marten that live in areas that are more heavily impacted by human activity, researchers have found. The finding highlights an emerging tool that will allow researchers and ...