Find our latest research initiatives, collaborations, and events in biodiversity science, including genomics, conservation and ecological studies.

Tuesday, 14 Jun 2016
  • News

Although they look the similar and both constrict their prey, the pythons and boas last shared a common ancestor 70 million years ago in the age of the dinosaurs.

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Thursday, 02 Jun 2016
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CBA Ignition grants aim to 'kick-start' new ANU-CSIRO collaborative research that incorporates genomics, informatics or spatial modelling into the discovery,

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Monday, 21 Mar 2016
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This will enable us to better understand how animals can respond to rapid changes in their environment, especially when these changes are occurring too swiftly for genetic adaptation to occur

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Monday, 15 Feb 2016
  • Research story

Novel developments in genomics, bioinformatics and spatial ecology mean there has never been a more exciting time to be a biodiversity scientist.

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Monday, 30 Nov 2015
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Bill adaptation in parrots: finding the genes involved in surface area increases over time

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Friday, 30 Oct 2015
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The Australian landscape presents many areas of extreme conditions for plant survival, such as drought, heat, or salt-affected soils. Are some lineages better able to adapt and diversify in these harsh conditions?

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Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015
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Rock-wallabies are a very interesting system to explore. It's exciting because it's an iconic Australian marsupial and it brings our research to the forefront of evolutionary theory.

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Friday, 28 Aug 2015
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CBA researchers made headlines recently when they discovered at least two new species of gecko in the Cobbold Gorge tourist park northwest of Townsville.

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Monday, 03 Aug 2015
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ANU students will get the opportunity to experience research at CSIRO during their honours year.

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