🚨New preprint alert 🚨
We present a chromosomal perspective of the DNAm landscape in two bird species. Our findings suggest that DNAm is involved in the development of sex-dependent phenotypes, but not in dosage compensation.
https://t.co/OgsO5GOdt6
New preprint 🚨
We find a high concentration of age-related CpG sites on the W chromosome of two avian species, potentially contributing to sex-dependent aging. 🧬🐦⬛🐦
https://t.co/6CDXKUfoqZ
By genotyping c. 2500 birds, we found that blue tits have higher rates of Extra-Pair Paternity with increasing urbanisation, while great tit rates of EPP remain stable. Great work by Irene Di Lecce & @JOSudyka. Now available @molecology !
https://t.co/bMsPhIElsE
Great to hear that exploring differences between natural cavities and nestboxes is interesting. Our papers https://t.co/i4pcsOqj7n and https://t.co/nH3uImzOjt are both #TopCitedArticle and the first one got to be a #TopDownloadedArticle in @AvianBiology.
@2023Behaviour While aiming to minimize our impact on wildlife in cities we need informed measures and citizen support. We study direct effects of ALAN on behaviour and physiology of a migratory bird in an experiment on Gotland’s collared flycatcher population.
@2023Behaviour Keeping old-growth tree stands that are both: dark and abundant in natural nesting sites, but are also perfect recreational areas within urban matrix, is a conservation measure that would serve people and animals alike!
@2023Behaviour In a comprehensive comparative study we provide evidence that relative to natural cavities nestboxes affect breeding parameters in some urban species; this could lead to altered breeding ecology and outcomes.
Here's the final program for the 'Consequences of citizens' behaviour on wild animals' behaviour' symposium at @2023Behaviour. I look forward to these exciting presentations!
Symposium F 'Consequences of citizens' behaviour on wild animals' behaviour' at @2023Behaviour just started! For those on site, meet us in Lecture Hall 9!
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My first first-author paper is now out in
@molecology!
We conducted the first review and meta-analysis of DNA methylation markers of ageing, evaluating effects of experimental protocol on the performance of epigenetic clocks in non-model animals.
https://t.co/MUuSUk1Gk2
Important info for ECRs as the system makes it hard to speak out. I know at least 4 senior academics, including me, who (when more junior) experienced serious cases of bullying/data stealing/gaslighting by Jetz. Others left academia. (I wasn't contacted for this article)