Koalas survived a devastating population crash and their DNA is bouncing back

ScienceDaily
Mar 6, 2026, 7:19 pm75 ptsTrending
Koalas suffered a massive population decline that left them with dangerously low genetic diversity. However, new genomic research suggests their rapid rebound may be helping reverse some of that genetic damage. As koala numbers rise, recombination is mixing their remaining DNA into new combinations, which can…

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