A chlamydia vaccine gives new hope for Australia’s koalas

The World

An estimated 80% of Australia’s koalas carry chlamydia. For many of the cute, furry animals, this results in serious illness. Now, researchers are launching the largest trial yet for a chlamydia vaccine that could help slow the disease’s spread in the wild. The World’s Anna Kusmer reports.

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