Dale F. DeNardo

Why are telomeres the length that they are? Insight from a phylogenetic comparative analysis

The paper investigates the evolutionary factors influencing telomere length across vertebrates and finds no direct link between body mass, lifespan, or metabolism but identifies an interactive effect between metabolism and body mass, along with a positive correlation between telomerase activity and telomere length.

Strong signatures of selection on genes underlying core reinforcement mechanisms in speciating desert tortoises

The paper identifies genes under positive selection in desert tortoises linked to reproductive isolation mechanisms and environmental adaptation.