Marianthi Tangili

DNA methylation correlates with lifespan and predicts remaining lifespan in the zebra finch

This study identifies DNA methylation changes associated with aging in zebra finches and shows that the rate of epigenetic aging predicts lifespan.

Inferences from epigenetic information in an ecological context: a case study of early-life environmental effects on DNA methylation in zebra finches

The paper examines how early-life environmental conditions affect DNA methylation in zebra finches and develops indexes to quantify these effects using longitudinal DNAm data.

Epigenetic potential and dispersal propensity in a free-living songbird: a spatial and temporal approach

The paper examines the link between epigenetic potential and natal dispersal in Pied flycatchers, finding a positive association in certain comparisons but not others.

Sex-chromosome-dependent aging in female heterogametic methylomes

The paper examines age-related DNA methylation changes on sex chromosomes in two avian species, finding significant decreases on the female-specific W chromosome and species-specific patterns on the Z chromosome.

Long-term effects of early-life adversity on DNA methylation in zebra finches

The paper examines how early-life adversity in zebra finches affects DNA methylation in adulthood, identifying 149 differentially methylated sites linked to biological processes.

Begging costs rather than food received cause brood size effect on growth in zebra finches

This study shows that increased begging effort, not reduced food intake, causes lower growth in zebra finch nestlings raised in larger broods.

Dosage compensation and sexual conflict in female heterogametic methylomes

The paper examines DNA methylation patterns in avian species, finding that dosage compensation is not achieved through methylation on the Z chromosome but rather through other mechanisms, with implications for sexual conflict resolution.