Leyla R. Davis

This study identifies conserved ageing-associated genes in King penguins using methylome data and shows their relevance to human epigenetic age prediction.

The paper develops BEAC, an epigenetic clock for birds, validated across multiple species and showing strong predictive performance for chronological age.

This study shows that sedentary life in zoo-housed King penguins accelerates epigenetic ageing, similar to humans, linked to methylation changes in metabolic and heart-related pathways.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the Aldabra giant tortoise and uses it to analyze population structure and genetic origins.