Chytrid fungus: The most deadly animal pathogen that we have ever seen on our planet

Chytrid fungus is the deadliest pathogen known to science, and it's causing a huge number of amphibian extinctions around the world. An unlikely hero—the alpaca—may hold the key to developing immunity in amphibians.

The Colossal Foundation is contributing $3 million over three years to the Pask and Frankenberg Lab at the University of Melbourne to aid amphibians in the fight against Chytrid. It will help facilitate genetic research and leverages Colossal's advanced genomic technologies to protect these vital parts of earth's ecosystems 💚🐸

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About the Colossal Foundation:
The Colossal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting the use of cutting-edge technologies to conservation efforts globally to help prevent extinction of keystone species. The organization deploys cutting-edge de-extinction technologies and support to empower partners in the field to reverse the extinction crisis.

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