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Colossal Foundation and University of Tasmania Partner to Combat Devil Facial Tumour Disease with Vaccines and Gene Editing
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· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It is known to have driven population declines of 80% across Tasmania. The Colossal Foundation and the University of Tasmania are working together on this effort.
A partnership has been formed to combat a disease affecting Tasmanian devils. The Colossal Foundation and the University of Tasmania are working together on this effort.
The disease in question is a contagious cancer that has had a significant impact on the Tasmanian devil population. It is known to have driven population declines of 80% across Tasmania.
Further details about this collaboration and its goals can be found through the Denton Record-Chronicle, including the role of biotechnology in addressing the issue.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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