Damian K. Dowling

This study investigates how directional and balancing selection influence mitochondrial haplotype evolution in Drosophila melanogaster under different thermal environments and genetic backgrounds.

The paper tests age- and sex-specific mitonuclear epistasis in Drosophila by analyzing fertility traits across mitonuclear populations, finding limited evidence of negative fitness effects in males with age.

This study examines mitonuclear interactions in Drosophila populations, finding that natural disruptions affect mitochondrial function and fitness traits like reproduction and survival.

The paper identifies mitochondrial miRNAs (mt-miRNAs) that regulate nuclear gene expression, revealing a new mechanism by which mitochondria influence organismal function beyond energy production.

The paper shows mitonuclear epistasis affects fitness from dietary lipids and amino acids in fruitflies, with a tripartite interaction causing quantitative variation.

The paper examines mitochondrial genetic effects on reproductive success in Drosophila melanogaster, finding sex-specific pleiotropy and sexual antagonism across haplotypes.

This study shows mitochondrial genetic variation influences nuclear mutation rates in Drosophila melanogaster, with stronger effects in males than females.