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Damian Dowling

@dk-dowling.bsky.social

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Evolutionary ecologist at Monash University, interested in mitochondrial contributions to eco-evolutionary processes, life history, sex differences and climate adaptation.

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School of Biological Sciences, Monash @MonashBiol @monashbiol.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Can developmental plasticity mitigate the physiological consequences of genomic discordance? Stefano Bettinazzi @dk-dowling.bsky.social et al. found early-life mitochondrial stress induced by dietary modulation promotes mitochondrial homeostasis and longevity. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42412929/

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School of Biological Sciences, Monash @MonashBiol @monashbiol.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

How important is mitochondrial DNA in conservation? Jack Brand, @dk-dowling.bsky.social and co-authors argue that ignoring mtDNA risks unintended maladaptation and that mitochondrial and nuclear genetics should be considered jointly in conservation planning. www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...

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The importance of mitochondrial DNA introgression for conservation

Human-mediated gene flow is increasingly altering the genetic composition of populations, yet conservation assessments typically focus on nuclear introgression alone. We synthesise evidence showing th...

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Damian Dowling @dk-dowling.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Congratulations Stefano on an excellent study!

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Stefano Bettinazzi @stefanobettinazzi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

How far do intergenomic compatibility shape ageing trajectories? 🦠🧬🪰 Our latest study in PNAS @pnas.org, explores this. Check it out! doi.org/10.1073/pnas... Thanks to an amazing team: @fcamus.bsky.social, @dk-dowling.bsky.social, Avi & Finley. #mitochondria #mitonuclear #ageing #diet #hormesis

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Mitonuclear discordance modulates mitochondrial ageing dynamics in natural Drosophila populations | PNAS

Mitochondrial decline is a hallmark of ageing, yet the role of intergenomic compatibility in shaping ageing trajectories remains poorly understood,...

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Damian Dowling @dk-dowling.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congratulations Stefano - wonderful news!

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Damian Dowling @dk-dowling.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

So much hard work and technical brilliance by @stefanobettinazzi.bsky.social in creating this fascinating paper from the lab of @fcamus.bsky.social. Thrilled to have been part of the team.

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