Type: Journal article Reference: M.W. Jayamanna Mohottige, A. Juhász, M.G. Nye-Wood, K.A. Farquharson, U. Bose, M.L. Colgrave. 2024. Beyond nutrition: Exploring immune proteins, bioactive peptides, and allergens in cow and Arabian camel milk. Food Chemistry, 467. 142471, 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142471. Abstract Bovine milk has dominated the dairy segment, yet alternative milk sources Continue Reading
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Spatial variation in toll-like receptor diversity in koala populations across their geographic distribution
Type: Journal article Reference: Cui J, Batley KC, Silver LW, McLennan EA, Hogg CJ, Belov K. Spatial variation in toll-like receptor diversity in koala populations across their geographic distribution. Immunogenetics. 2024 Nov 30;77(1):5. doi: 10.1007/s00251-024-01365-5 Abstract The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic Australian species that is listed as endangered Continue Reading
Genomics identifies koala populations at risk across eastern Australia
Type: Journal article Reference: McLennan, Elspeth A., Toby G. L. Kovacs, Luke W. Silver, Zhiliang Chen, Frederick R. Jaya, Simon Y. W. Ho, Katherine Belov, and Carolyn J. Hogg. 2025. “ Genomics Identifies Koala Populations at Risk across Eastern Australia.” Ecological Applications 35(1): e3062. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.3062 Abstract Koalas are an iconic, Continue Reading
Making it through the final stretch of a PhD in conservation genomics and bioinformatics
by Holly Nelson (PhD Student) Entering the final stage of a PhD is both a marathon and a sprint. After a quick 3-4 years of terminal windows, countless hours coding, latex gloves, tweaking plots to the perfect shade of maroon (#B03060), and obsessing over a turtle species that lives a Continue Reading
Bioactive components in the marsupial pouch and milk
Type: Journal article Reference: Jayamanna Mohottige MW, Gardner CE, Nye-Wood MG, Farquharson KA, Juhász A, Belov K, Hogg CJ, Peel E, Colgrave ML. Bioactive components in the marsupial pouch and milk. Nutr Res Rev. 2024 Nov 18:1-12. doi: 10.1017/S0954422424000313. Abstract Marsupials give birth to immunologically naïve young after a relatively Continue Reading
The Amphibian Genomics Consortium: advancing genomic and genetic resources for amphibian research and conservation
Type: Journal article Reference: Kosch, T.A., Torres-Sánchez, M., Liedtke, H.C. et al. The Amphibian Genomics Consortium: advancing genomic and genetic resources for amphibian research and conservation. BMC Genomics 25, 1025 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10899-7 Abstract Amphibians represent a diverse group of tetrapods, marked by deep divergence times between their three systematic orders Continue Reading
Using bioinformatics to investigate functional diversity: a case study of MHC diversity in koalas
Type: Journal article Reference: Silver LW, McLennan EA, Beaman J, da Silva KB, Timms P, Hogg CJ, Belov K. Using bioinformatics to investigate functional diversity: a case study of MHC diversity in koalas. Immunogenetics. 2024 Dec;76(5-6):381-395. doi: 10.1007/s00251-024-01356-6 Abstract Conservation genomics can greatly improve conservation outcomes of threatened populations, including Continue Reading
Building meaningful collaboration in conservation genetics and genomics
Type: Journal article Reference: Shaw, R.E., Brockett, B., Pierson, J.C. et al. Building meaningful collaboration in conservation genetics and genomics. Conserv Genet 25, 1127–1145 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-024-01636-4 Abstract Genetic diversity is the foundation of biodiversity, and preserving it is therefore fundamental to conservation practice. However, global conservation efforts face significant challenges Continue Reading
A genomic framework to assist conservation breeding and translocation success: A case study of a critically endangered turtle
Type: Journal article Reference: Nelson, H. V., Farquharson, K. A., Georges, A., McLennan, E. A., DeGabriel, J. L., Giese, M., Ormond, C., McFadden, M., Skidmore, A., Prangell, J., Belov, K., & Hogg, C. J. (2024). A genomic framework to assist conservation breeding and translocation success: A case study of a Continue Reading
From Cardiff to Maria Island
by Matt Spadaro When I first arrived in Sydney from the UK, I had no idea which project I would be doing. I found out on my first day that I’d be making a stud book for the Maria Island devils- a place and a species that I was, admittedly, Continue Reading