Using ancient DNA to understand Australia's past and manage its future

该方案的目的是为澳大利亚建立一个古代DNA研究中心，并利用长期的自然记录来调查动物、植物和微生物对环境变化的遗传反应。通过检查重大变化（如珊瑚白化、盐化）之前、期间和之后的生物过程，将确定重要基因位点的进化和选择压力，并将其与环境变化联系起来，以加强对澳大利亚生态系统、生物多样性和旅游业的有效规划和未来管理。关键记录将来自湖床、水潭、珊瑚礁、啮齿动物巢穴、巨型动物骨骼和古代人类材料。

The aim of this program is to establish an ancient DNA research centre for Australia, and use long-term natural records to investigate the genetic responses of animals, plants, and micro-organisms to environmental change. By examining biological processes before, during, and after major changes (eg coral bleaching, salination) the evolution and selective pressures at important genetic loci will be identified, and related to environmental change to enhance effected planning and future management of Australia's ecosystems, biodiversity and tourism. Key records will come from lake-beds, billabongs, coral reefs, rodent nests, megafaunal bones, and ancient human material.