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Ancient DNA Uncovering the Secret Past of Penguins

Penguins by Frans van Heerden
Posted on Mar 9 2025 by Marilia Jean Belperio

Dr. Jamie Wood, a member of the Environment Institute, leads groundbreaking research uncovering ancient DNA from Antarctica, revealing how Adélie penguins and southern elephant seals have adapted to environmental changes over the past 6,000 years.

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Ancient DNA uncovers dingo’s hidden heritage

Photo of a dingo jaw
Posted on Jul 10 2024 by Belinda Gosden

A landmark collaborative study co-led by the Ӱֱ of Adelaide and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across Ӱֱ pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence.

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A glimpse into the past: What digging for DNA in cave dirt tells us about ancient Ӱֱ?

Sediment layering at Blanche Cave, Naracoorte
Posted on Jun 12 2024 by Belinda Gosden

For most people the term “ancient DNA” might conjur up images of Jurassic Park, where DNA extracted from a mosquito preserved in amber was used to re-create long extinct dinosaurs.

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