Samantha L. Bock

Sex- and age-differences in cellular hallmarks of aging in a species with female-biased longevity and environmental sex determination

The paper examines sex- and age-related differences in cellular aging markers in painted turtles, finding sex is a stronger predictor of aging physiology than age or size.

Widespread sex-biased gene expression reflects female-biased longevity in a species with environmental sex determination

The paper identifies sex-biased gene expression and age-related patterns in painted turtles, linking female-biased longevity to molecular differences without sex chromosomes.

Sex differences in DNA methylation in bats

The paper examines sex differences in DNA methylation across 14 bat species, finding female hypermethylation on the X chromosome and associations between methylation patterns and sexual selection.

Genome-wide DNA methylation patterns harbor signatures of hatchling sex and past incubation temperature in a species with environmental sex determination

The paper identifies DNA methylation signatures in hatchling alligators that predict sex and incubation temperature, offering non-lethal tools for conservation.