Kira Lynn Marshall

The paper shows that humanized Traf6 promoter sequences in mice affect immune responses but not fertility, revealing distinct roles for germ and immune cells in gene regulatory evolution.

The paper introduces the Wildlife Sperm Index (WSI), a standardized scoring system that integrates sperm quality metrics to improve gamete assessment and support assisted reproduction and biobanking in wildlife conservation.

This study shows that SMARCA5 is essential for meiotic gene expression and male fertility by regulating chromatin accessibility during spermatogenesis.

The paper compares spermatogenic gene expression in opossum and mouse to identify evolutionary dynamics in germline biology.