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Whole-genome study of koalas shows genetic diversity alone can misread extinction risk
- March 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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A new study published in Science is challenging long-held assumptions about how we measure genetic risk in endangered species. Researchers analyzed whole genomes from hundreds of koalas, finding that populations previously considered most at risk are now showing early signs of genetic regeneration.
Originally published at Phys.org