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Changing chromosomes: do genomic hotspots drive evolution in an iconic Australian marsupial?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/changing-chromosomes/New genomic data resolves the relationships of living rock-wallabies but how their diverse chromosomes evolved still remains a mystery.
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Generalists are the most urban-tolerant birds
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/generalists-most-urban-tolerant/We used a novel method, integrating large datasets, to identify the ‘urbanness’ of Australian birds
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1990s: Museum scientists are always on the lookout for interesting new discoveries
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/1990s-museum-scientists-are-always-on-the-lookout-for-interesting-new-discoveries/The first step towards successful conservation is to know the creature exists.
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The 2017 AMRI Lifetime Achievement Awards
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-2017-amri-lifetime-achievement-awards/Another year, another amazing scientist - or in this case a group of scientists!
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Carb-loading Ibis are long-term stayers
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/carb-loading-ibis-are-long-term-stayers/We know that Australian White Ibis enjoy a sandwich in the park, but it's not just because sausages aren't on offer.
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Ancient fossils from Australia’s Red Centre
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ancient-fossils-from-australias-red-centre/Dr Patrick Smith's recent expedition to the Red Centre reveals a treasure trove of newly discovered fossils spanning more than 600 million years.
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Honouring Professor Richard Frankham: Winner of the 2019 Whitley Special Commendation Certificate
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/honouring-professor-richard-frankham/Over 50 years in the field of evolutionary genetics and a leader in conservation genetics, we honour Professor Richard (Dick) Frankham, winner of the 2019 Whitley Special Commendation Certificate.
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Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI)
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/AMRI brings together scientific expertise and world-class research infrastructure to increase our knowledge of the world around us and inform environmental decision-making for a better future.
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The Koala Genome
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/the-koala-genome/The koala – a treasured and quintessentially Australian species – is under threat from habitat loss, predator attack and disease, and there are concerns that its genetic diversity is decreasing and its population health is, as a result, in danger.
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COVID-19 and zoonotic diseases
https://australian.museum/learn/science/covid-19-zoonotic-diseases/By understanding and protecting the natural world, we also have the potential to protect ourselves against possible pandemics.
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