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What’s The Scoop On Koalas? | A Science Author Sits Down To Explain

Finding Genius Podcast

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The Evolution of Koala Retroviruses

The koala retrovirus creates a disease a little bit like AIDS, so it attacks the immune system. These are the ones that are on the east coast of Australia and they exacerbate other diseases such as chlamydia. Over time we'd expect those retroviruses to become milder you know through selecting for stronger individuals I suppose. They also increase the diversity in animals which can be beneficial or negative.

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