University of Queensland freezes koala eggs and sperm in liquid nitrogen to avert extinction
A new cryopreservation program plans to rescue genetic diversity for future IVF and artificial insemination, while screening for deadly chlamydia.

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A new cryopreservation program plans to rescue genetic diversity for future IVF and artificial insemination, while screening for deadly chlamydia.
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