World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
47
Citations
13291
World Ranking
4091
National Ranking
1765

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1981 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Arnold J. Bendich is affiliated with the University of Washington in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with significant contributions to agricultural and biological sciences. Within these broad fields, Bendich has specialized in molecular biology, plant science, and clinical biochemistry, among other areas.

Their work covers a range of topics, notably including:

  • GABA and Rice Research
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Advanced Glycation End Products research
  • Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
  • Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
  • RNA Research and Splicing

Bendich has published articles in several scientific venues including bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Frontiers in Plant Science, Antioxidants, Genome Biology and Evolution, and PubMed. Some of their recent publications are as follows:

  • "The biological and evolutionary consequences of competition between DNA sequences that benefit the cell and DNA sequences that benefit themselves." (2025) in PubMed
  • "Ribosomal Intergenic Spacers Are Filled with Transposon Remnants" (2023) in Genome Biology and Evolution
  • "Oxidative and Glycation Damage to Mitochondrial DNA and Plastid DNA during Plant Development" (2023) in Antioxidants
  • "Glycation damage to organelles and their DNA increases during maize seedling development" (2022) in Scientific Reports
  • "Reactive Oxygen Species, Antioxidant Agents, and DNA Damage in Developing Maize Mitochondria and Plastids" (2020) in Frontiers in Plant Science

Bendich frequently collaborates with several researchers, including:

  • Diwaker Tripathi
  • Delene J. Oldenburg
  • Scott O. Rogers
  • Andy Nam

Their work spans significant research on molecular and genetic mechanisms, particularly related to DNA damage, oxidative stress, and the genetic elements within plant organelles.

In 1981, Arnold J. Bendich was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Best Publications

  • Extraction of DNA from milligram amounts of fresh, herbarium and mummified plant tissues

    Scott O. Rogers;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Extraction of DNA from plant tissues

    Scott O. Rogers;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Agrobacterium tumefaciens DNA and PS8 bacteriophage DNA not detected in crown gall tumors

    Mary-Dell Chilton;Thomas C. Currier;Stephen K. Farrand;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Extraction of total cellular DNA from plants, algae and fungi

    Scott O. Rogers;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Ribosomal RNA genes in plants: variability in copy number and in the intergenic spacer.

    Scott O. Rogers;Arnold J. Bendich

  • The mitochondrial genome is large and variable in a family of plants (cucurbitaceae)

    Bernard L. Ward;Robert S. Anderson;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Why do chloroplasts and mitochondria contain so many copies of their genome

    Arnold J. Bendich

  • Circular Chloroplast Chromosomes: The Grand Illusion

    Arnold J. Bendich

  • Reaching for the ring: the study of mitochondrial genome structure

    Arnold J. Bendich

  • Structural Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA Molecules from Fungi and Plants Using Moving Pictures and Pulsed-field Gel Electrophoresis

    Arnold J. Bendich

  • Most chloroplast DNA of maize seedlings in linear molecules with defined ends and branched forms.

    Delene J. Oldenburg;Arnold J. Bendich

  • DNA maintenance in plastids and mitochondria of plants.

    Delene J. Oldenburg;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Electrophoretic charge density and persistence length of DNA as measured by fluorescence microscopy.

    Steven B. Smith;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Mitochondrial DNA from the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha: circularly permuted linear molecules, head-to-tail concatemers, and a 5' protein.

    Delene J Oldenburg;Arnold J Bendich

  • Size and Structure of Replicating Mitochondrial DNA in Cultured Tobacco Cells.

    Delene J. Oldenburg;Arnold J. Bendich

  • DNA Comparisons among Barley, Oats, Rye, and Wheat.

    Arnold J. Bendich;Brian J. McCarthy

  • Moving pictures and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis show linear DNA molecules from chloroplasts and mitochondria

    Arnold J. Bendich;Steven B. Smith

  • Changes in chloroplast DNA during development in tobacco, Medicago truncatula , pea, and maize

    Jeffrey M. Shaver;Delene J. Oldenburg;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Changes in the structure of DNA molecules and the amount of DNA per plastid during chloroplast development in maize.

    Delene J. Oldenburg;Arnold J. Bendich

  • Reaching for the ring: the study of mitochondrial

    Arnold J. Bendich

Frequent Co-Authors

Mary-Dell Chilton
Mary-Dell Chilton Washington University in St. Louis
Eugene W. Nester
Eugene W. Nester University of Washington
Milton P. Gordon
Milton P. Gordon University of Washington
Stephen K. Farrand
Stephen K. Farrand University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kenneth Stuart
Kenneth Stuart University of Washington
Karl Drlica
Karl Drlica Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bernard F. Erlanger
Bernard F. Erlanger Columbia University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Genetics in the USA opens doors to a wide range of evolving healthcare and science careers. Many students and working professionals are now opting for flexible online degrees to accelerate their career growth or switch fields without pausing current commitments.

For those interested in nursing, accredited online rn to bsn programs provide a pathway for registered nurses to enhance their credentials—often without the need for additional clinical hours. If you’re considering an advanced nursing role, a 1 year dnp program online can help you earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in less time than many traditional programs.

Those looking for entry-level healthcare opportunities may benefit from a medical assistant accelerated program, which offers fast-track certification options with practical skills training. Budget-minded students aiming for doctoral degrees can also explore the cheapest dnp programs available online to minimize financial investment while still advancing their careers.

Online healthcare degrees are making it easier than ever for students in Genetics and related fields to access new skills, stay competitive, and explore fresh career pathways from anywhere in the world.

Best Scientists Citing Arnold J. Bendich

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles