Daniel Phillips

Title: The Cyanobacterial dnaX Intein Encodes an Out-of-Frame Homing Endonuclease and is Sporadically Distributed in the Phylum

The paper analyzes the distribution and function of a dnaX intein in cyanobacteria, revealing its sporadic phylogenetic pattern and potential role as a selfish genetic element with an out-of-frame homing endonuclease.

Early life adversity shapes adult behavior in a free-ranging primate

This study examines how early life adversity affects adult behavior in free-ranging rhesus macaques, finding that ELA correlates with increased aggression, reduced grooming, and submissive behaviors.

Age and early life adversity shape heterogeneity of the epigenome across tissues in macaques

The paper shows that age and early life adversity affect DNA methylation across tissues in macaques, with distinct but overlapping patterns.

Social ageing can protect against infectious disease in a group-living primate

The paper examines how reduced social connectedness in older primates can mitigate infection risks from a hypothetical pathogen, showing age-related changes in social behavior affect disease dynamics.