Genomics

2 articles

A vulnerable koala perched on a eucalyptus branch, its expression conveying the challenges of population decline and genetic fragility in its species.

What is the koala population decline genomic study's finding?

The koala population in Victoria once dwindled to a mere 102 individuals, a genetic bottleneck so severe it echoes through their modern DNA, according to Science .

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 9, 2026

Abstract visualization of interconnected biological data streams forming a complex network, representing computational systems biology.

Life Sciences

What is Computational Systems Biology? Methods and Applications Explained

At MIT, 'Advanced Computational Biology: Genomes, Networks, Evolution' remains an elective, not a core subject, for graduate students.

Sofia Petrova·June 3, 2026