Catherine-Axa Wilkins

Catherine-Axa Wilkins is a Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath, where she conducts research in plant epigenetics and developmental genetics. Her work focuses on epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and transposable element silencing in Arabidopsis.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of epigenetics and plant development, particularly in understanding how epigenetic regulation controls seed size and genomic imprinting. She investigates processes like RNA-directed DNA methylation and heterochromatin formation, with a focus on the role of genes such as DDM1 in silencing transposable elements and maintaining genome stability during reproduction.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on epigenetic control in plant reproduction, particularly in Arabidopsis thaliana, with themes spanning transposable element regulation, triploid block, and paternal gene expression. These works highlight her expertise in molecular genetics and epigenetic inheritance in plants.

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