Seven frog species could be saved from extinction by a Townsville scientist thanks to a Queensland Government grant.
Science and Innovation Minister Ian Walkersaid Dr Alexandra Robertsfrom James Cook University’s College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, would use the $180,000 research grant to develop a treatment to stop a fungal disease killing the world’s frogs.
“Dr Roberts’project is one of 24 research projects in Queensland to share in $7.18 million in research grants funding under the Accelerate program,