Y. Chiari

Thermal Tolerance Plasticity and Dynamics of Thermal Tolerance in Eublepharis macularius: Implications for Future Climate-Driven Heat Stress

This study examines thermal tolerance and plasticity in the crepuscular gecko Eublepharis macularius, finding that plasticity is independent of basal tolerance, peaks after 6 hours, and is negatively related to body mass.

On the role of melanistic coloration on thermoregulation in the crepuscular gecko Eublepharis macularius

This study investigates whether melanistic coloration in crepuscular geckos affects thermoregulation, finding no significant relationship between melanistic coloration and body temperature changes.

Unraveling the relationship between cancer and life history traits in vertebrates

The paper analyzes cancer prevalence across vertebrates to explore its relationship with life history traits, finding low rates in turtles and high rates in squamates and mammals.

Hybridization and Low Genetic Diversity in the Endangered Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis)

This study assesses genetic diversity and hybridization in the endangered Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle using mtDNA and microsatellite markers, finding low diversity and evidence of admixture with other Pseudemys species.

Concurrent evolution of anti-aging gene duplications and cellular phenotypes in long-lived turtles

This study shows that Galapagos giant tortoises evolved large body size, long lifespan, and reduced cancer risk through gene duplications and stress resistance mechanisms.

Convergent evolution of a novel blood-red nectar pigment in vertebrate-pollinated flowers

This paper identifies a novel blood-red nectar pigment in two distantly related plants, showing convergent evolution through similar enzymatic pathways but different genes.

Does colour impact attention towards 2D images in geckos?

This study investigates whether color affects attention in geckos toward 2D images, finding no color-based discrimination but noting diurnal species interact longer with images.