Flávia A. N. Fernandes

This study identifies conserved ageing-associated genes in King penguins using methylome data and shows their relevance to human epigenetic age prediction.

The paper develops BEAC, an epigenetic clock for birds, validated across multiple species and showing strong predictive performance for chronological age.

This study examines how king penguins mitigate the fitness costs of phenological mismatch through molecular stress response mechanisms.

The paper shows gene expression drives purifying selection in penguin populations, with highly expressed genes experiencing stronger selection pressures.

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome of the king penguin, improving assembly contiguity and annotation for studying genotype-fitness relationships.

This study compares gene expression in Emperor and King penguins to identify adaptations to extreme Antarctic environments, finding key roles for muscle and liver in metabolism and regulatory shifts in the brain.

This study shows that sedentary life in zoo-housed King penguins accelerates epigenetic ageing, similar to humans, linked to methylation changes in metabolic and heart-related pathways.