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Scientists use DNA testing to help reduce the illegal export of endangered medicine tree
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The Advanced DNA Identification and Forensics Facility is helping reduce the illegal export of timber, by testing for genetic variation between populations of the endangered African Cherry tree.
Smokescreen: New tool for the wine industry to prevent smoke taint
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Scientists and industry have teamed up to lead trials of new smoke taint protection technology, designed to save wine grapes from the crippling impact of bushfires.
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How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?
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Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.
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