Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus ...

Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus ...

A unique genetic adaptation in koalas north of the Brisbane River in Australia was offering new hope for the species' ...

Genetic breakthrough reveals some koalas have immunity to a deadly retrovirus, aiding species' survival. Koalas north of Brisbane River show unique immunity, potentially protecting against infections ...

Thomas explained that the different babies give visitors a window into the development and adaptations of these creatures. For conservationists at the zoo, they’re able to learn more about these ...

Koalas infected with the retrovirus are at a higher risk of chlamydia, which has devastated populations in Queensland and New South Wales. The virus has also been linked to lymphomas that have caused ...

About 30 percent of the local koala population in the Sunshine Coast hinterland carry this genetic adaptation, whereas the unique immunity is nearly absent in populations on the Gold Coast in ...