# Koalas Reveal Ancient Near Extinction, Brain Reboots Context in Attention Shifts, New Genetic Pathway Sparks Epilepsy Hope, FDA Approves AVLAYAH Breakthrough, and more...

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Podcast: [Science News Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-news-daily-6698943)
Published: 2026-07-20T05:33:52+00:00
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## Resource

(0:10): Koala Genomes Reveal Ancient Near-Extinction Event, Guiding Urgent Conservation Efforts (2:10): EEG Study Reveals Brain Resets Context During Attention Shifts in Competing Speech Streams (3:31): New Genetic Pathway Discovery Offers Hope for Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment (6:10): FDA Approves AVLAYAH: Breakthrough for CNS Drug Delivery but Raises New Challenges for Future Trials (8:53): Deep-Sea Microplastic Invasion: 92% of Hydrothermal Vent Wildlife Contaminated, Study Reveals Alarming Findings To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news . For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news . Image credit: The Times Of India

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