World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Barney A. Schlinger

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
67
Citations
12004
World Ranking
2942
National Ranking
1360

Barney A. Schlinger publication distribution in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Barney A. Schlinger sits on this spectrum.

38–47 publications: 18 scientists 48–57 publications: 79 scientists 58–67 publications: 193 scientists 68–77 publications: 323 scientists 78–87 publications: 406 scientists 88–97 publications: 452 scientists 98–107 publications: 539 scientists 108–117 publications: 505 scientists 118–127 publications: 522 scientists 128–137 publications: 469 scientists 138–147 publications: 456 scientists 148–157 publications: 459 scientists 158–167 publications: 397 scientists 168–177 publications: 383 scientists 178–187 publications: 350 scientists 188–197 publications: 302 scientists 198–207 publications: 306 scientists 208–217 publications: 262 scientists 218–227 publications: 242 scientists 228–237 publications: 220 scientists 238–247 publications: 203 scientists 248–257 publications: 174 scientists 258–267 publications: 176 scientists 268–277 publications: 175 scientists 278–287 publications: 125 scientists 288–297 publications: 116 scientists 298–307 publications: 127 scientists 308–317 publications: 128 scientists 318–327 publications: 99 scientists 328–337 publications: 89 scientists 338–347 publications: 78 scientists 348–357 publications: 96 scientists 358–367 publications: 66 scientists 368–377 publications: 59 scientists 378–387 publications: 65 scientists 388–397 publications: 54 scientists 398–407 publications: 48 scientists 408–417 publications: 49 scientists 418–427 publications: 34 scientists 428–437 publications: 31 scientists 438–447 publications: 30 scientists 448–457 publications: 31 scientists 458–467 publications: 36 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 35 scientists 488–497 publications: 30 scientists 498–507 publications: 23 scientists 508–517 publications: 26 scientists 518–527 publications: 20 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 20 scientists 548–557 publications: 20 scientists 558–567 publications: 17 scientists 568–577 publications: 14 scientists 578–587 publications: 20 scientists 588–597 publications: 20 scientists 598–607 publications: 19 scientists 608–617 publications: 18 scientists 618–627 publications: 17 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 11 scientists 648–657 publications: 11 scientists 658–667 publications: 8 scientists 668–677 publications: 7 scientists 678–687 publications: 11 scientists 688–697 publications: 10 scientists 698–707 publications: 4 scientists 708–717 publications: 6 scientists 718–727 publications: 5 scientists 728–737 publications: 5 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 9 scientists 758–767 publications: 3 scientists 768–777 publications: 7 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 6 scientists 798–807 publications: 2 scientists 808–817 publications: 2 scientists 818–827 publications: 7 scientists 828–837 publications: 0 scientists 838–847 publications: 9 scientists 848–857 publications: 3 scientists 858–867 publications: 1 scientists 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 887+

This scientist: 174 publications — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.

Barney A. Schlinger D-index placement in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Barney A. Schlinger sits on this spectrum.

30–31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 172 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 296 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 435 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 459 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 456 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 467 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 478 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 512 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 435 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 425 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 418 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 392 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 357 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 334 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 328 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 260 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 278 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 239 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 250 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 210 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 200 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 189 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 170 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 146 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 113 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 126 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 100 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 99 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 84 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 85 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 72 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 76 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 45 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 43 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 32 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 45 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 50 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 32 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 39 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 27 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 19 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 23 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 16 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 24 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 14 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 15 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 10 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 10 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 13 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 8 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 6 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 6 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 7 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 7 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 10 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162 D-Index: 8 scientists 163+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 71st percentile

71% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.

Overview

Barney A. Schlinger is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States. Their research primarily spans several interconnected fields, including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Within these, they focus extensively on subfields such as Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics; Developmental Biology; Behavioral Neuroscience; Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; and Cognitive Neuroscience.

The main topics of Schlinger's research revolve around Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Plant and Animal Studies, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Stress Responses and Cortisol, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research, Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension, and Neuroendocrine Regulation and Behavior.

Barney A. Schlinger has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publication venues where their work appears repeatedly. These include:

  • Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Hormones and Behavior
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Journal of Neuroendocrinology

Recent scholarly publications by Schlinger include:

  • The form, function, and evolutionary significance of neural aromatization, 2021, Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology
  • Physiological innovation and the evolutionary elaboration of courtship behaviour, 2021, Animal Behaviour
  • Layered evolution of gene expression in "superfast" muscles for courtship, 2022, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • The stressed brain: regional and stress-related corticosterone and stress-regulated gene expression in the adult zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata), 2020, Journal of Neuroendocrinology
  • Systems biology as a framework to understand the physiological and endocrine bases of behavior and its evolution-From concepts to a case study in birds, 2023, Hormones and Behavior

Barney A. Schlinger has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • Matthew J. Fuxjager (8 joint publications)
  • Michelle A. Rensel (4 joint publications)
  • Leonida Fusani (3 joint publications)
  • Robert J. Driver (3 joint publications)
  • Lainy B. Day (3 joint publications)

Best Publications

  • Forebrain steroid levels fluctuate rapidly during social interactions.

    Luke Remage-Healey;Nigel T Maidment;Barney A Schlinger

  • Distribution and regulation of telencephalic aromatase expression in the zebra finch revealed with a specific antibody.

    Colin J. Saldanha;Melanie J. Tuerk;Yong-Hwan Kim;Augustine O. Fernandes

  • Brain is the major site of estrogen synthesis in a male songbird.

    Barney A. Schlinger;Arthur P. Arnold

  • Brain estrogens rapidly strengthen auditory encoding and guide song preference in a songbird

    Luke Remage-Healey;Melissa J. Coleman;Randi K. Oyama;Barney A. Schlinger

  • Circulating estrogens in a male songbird originate in the brain.

    Barney A. Schlinger;Arthur P. Arnold

  • Female choice for male motor skills

    Julia Barske;Barney A. Schlinger;Martin Wikelski;Leonida Fusani

  • Aromatization mediates aggressive behavior in quail.

    Barney A. Schlinger;Barney A. Schlinger;Gloria V. Callard;Gloria V. Callard

  • Neurobiological Effects of Sex Steroid Hormones

    Unknown

  • Synaptocrine signaling: steroid synthesis and action at the synapse.

    Colin J. Saldanha;Luke Remage-Healey;Barney A. Schlinger

  • Brain aromatase, 5α‐reductase, and 5β‐reductase change seasonally in wild male song sparrows: Relationship to aggressive and sexual behavior

    Kiran K. Soma;Barney A. Schlinger;John C. Wingfield;Colin J. Saldanha

  • An atlas of aromatase mRNA expression in the zebra finch brain

    P. Shen;B. A. Schlinger;A. T. Campagnoni;A. P. Arnold

  • Sex steroids and their actions on the birdsong system.

    Barney A. Schlinger

  • Acute and chronic effects of an aromatase inhibitor on territorial aggression in breeding and nonbreeding male song sparrows

    Kiran K. Soma;Kim A. Sullivan;Anthony D. Tramontin;Colin J. Saldanha

  • Brain aromatase: new lessons from non-mammalian model systems.

    Paul M. Forlano;Barney A. Schlinger;Andrew H. Bass

  • Aromatase is pre-synaptic and sexually dimorphic in the adult zebra finch brain

    R. Scott Peterson;Lakshmi Yarram;Barney A Schlinger;Colin J Saldanha

  • Variation in aromatase activity in the medial preoptic area and plasma progesterone is associated with the onset of paternal behavior.

    Brian C. Trainor;Ian M. Bird;Noel A. Alday;Barney A. Schlinger

  • Neural sensitivity to sex steroids predicts individual differences in aggression: implications for behavioural evolution

    K. A. Rosvall;C. M. Bergeon Burns;J. Barske;J. L. Goodson

  • Rapid Upregulation of Aromatase mRNA and Protein Following Neural Injury in the Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

    R. Scott Peterson;C. J. Saldanha;B. A. Schlinger

  • Plasma sex steroids and tissue aromatization in hatchling zebra finches: implications for the sexual differentiation of singing behavior.

    Barney A. Schlinger;Arthur P. Arnold

  • 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase/Isomerase and Aromatase Activity in Primary Cultures of Developing Zebra Finch Telencephalon: Dehydroepiandrosterone as Substrate for Synthesis of Androstenedione and Estrogens

    Ana Vanson;Arthur P. Arnold;Barney A. Schlinger

  • Aggressive interactions rapidly increase androgen synthesis in the brain during the non-breeding season

    Devaleena S. Pradhan;Amy E.M. Newman;Douglas W. Wacker;John C. Wingfield

  • Localization of aromatase in synaptosomal and microsomal subfractions of quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) brain.

    Barney A. Schlinger;Gloria V. Callard

Frequent Co-Authors

Leonida Fusani
Leonida Fusani University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Arthur P. Arnold
Arthur P. Arnold University of California, Los Angeles
Luke Remage-Healey
Luke Remage-Healey University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erich D. Jarvis
Erich D. Jarvis Rockefeller University
John C. Wingfield
John C. Wingfield University of California, Davis
Anthony T. Campagnoni
Anthony T. Campagnoni University of California, Los Angeles
Paul E. Micevych
Paul E. Micevych University of California, Los Angeles
M. Thomas P. Gilbert
M. Thomas P. Gilbert University of Copenhagen
Michael J. Braun
Michael J. Braun University of Maryland, College Park
Nicola S. Clayton
Nicola S. Clayton University of Cambridge

External Links

Personal website of Barney A. Schlinger

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 neuroscience opens the door to many related online degrees and rewarding careers. Psychology, counseling, and social work are closely linked, offering both clinical and research-based roles. For those interested in a therapeutic pathway, pursuing an mft degree equips graduates to support individuals and families through mental health challenges.

Cost is an important factor when choosing your path. If you are considering advancing your education, you may wonder how much is a master's degree in psychology. Many universities now offer flexible, accredited online psychology degree programs, making it easier to balance learning with your current life.

Social work is another popular profession for those interested in the brain and behavior. Earning one of the masters in social work degrees can lead to diverse opportunities in clinical and community settings. Each pathway allows you to apply neuroscience principles to help others and shape a meaningful career.

Best Scientists Citing Barney A. Schlinger

Jacques Balthazart

Jacques Balthazart

University of Liège

Publications: 148

Gregory F. Ball

Gregory F. Ball

University of Maryland, College Park

Publications: 108

John C. Wingfield

John C. Wingfield

University of California, Davis

Publications: 69

Kazuyoshi Tsutsui

Kazuyoshi Tsutsui

Hiroshima University

Publications: 60

Charlotte Cornil

Charlotte Cornil

University of Liège

Publications: 56

Luis M. Garcia-Segura

Luis M. Garcia-Segura

Spanish National Research Council

Publications: 54

Luke Remage-Healey

Luke Remage-Healey

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Publications: 42

Arthur P. Arnold

Arthur P. Arnold

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 39

Manfred Gahr

Manfred Gahr

Max Planck Society

Publications: 38

Eliot A. Brenowitz

Eliot A. Brenowitz

University of Washington

Publications: 35

Nobuhiro Harada

Nobuhiro Harada

Fujita Health University

Publications: 34

Wolfgang Goymann

Wolfgang Goymann

Max Planck Society

Publications: 30

Brian C. Trainor

Brian C. Trainor

University of California, Davis

Publications: 29

Thierry Charlier

Thierry Charlier

Université de Rennes

Publications: 28

Ellen D. Ketterson

Ellen D. Ketterson

Indiana University

Publications: 28

Leonida Fusani

Leonida Fusani

University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Publications: 28

Trending Scientists

Johan W. Schrama

Johan W. Schrama

Wageningen University & Research

Călin Mircea Gherman

Călin Mircea Gherman

University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca

Seiichiro Katsura

Seiichiro Katsura

Keio University

Stephen Kellett

Stephen Kellett

University of Sheffield

G. Wrochna

G. Wrochna

National Centre for Nuclear Research

Vasco Azevedo

Vasco Azevedo

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Katharina Waha

Katharina Waha

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Lucie A. Vincent

Lucie A. Vincent

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Bruce A. Fowler

Bruce A. Fowler

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Emanuele Brunesi

Emanuele Brunesi

European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering

Benjamin McLellan

Benjamin McLellan

Kyoto University

Henry Wolkowicz

Henry Wolkowicz

University of Waterloo

Louis-Noël Pouchet

Louis-Noël Pouchet

Colorado State University

Sophie Manigart

Sophie Manigart

Vlerick Business School

Robert Zivadinov

Robert Zivadinov

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Giovanni Paganelli

Giovanni Paganelli

Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori

Related Neuroscience Rankings & Guides

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility

2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility
2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist

2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

Recently Published Articles

2026 Online Social Work Degree Master's Programs with Monthly Start Dates & Financial Aid

2026 Online Social Work Degree Master's Programs with Monthly Start Dates & Financial Aid
2026 Military-Friendly Online Project Management Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Project Management Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become a Mechanic in Mississippi: Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Mechanic in Mississippi: Requirements & Certification
2026 What Jobs Can You Get With a Child Psychology Bachelor's Degree?

2026 What Jobs Can You Get With a Child Psychology Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Cybersecurity Degree Programs That Accept Transfer Credits

2026 Cybersecurity Degree Programs That Accept Transfer Credits
2026 Best Online MSW Programs That Accept Low GPA

2026 Best Online MSW Programs That Accept Low GPA
2026 Different Types of Nonprofit Management Bachelor's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries

2026 Different Types of Nonprofit Management Bachelor's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries
2026 Best CEPH Accredited MPH Online Programs

2026 Best CEPH Accredited MPH Online Programs
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?
2026 How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Washington

2026 How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Washington
2026 What Do You Learn in a Mathematics Degree: Curriculum, Skills & Core Competencies

2026 What Do You Learn in a Mathematics Degree: Curriculum, Skills & Core Competencies
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Fashion Merchandising Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Fashion Merchandising Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 Fastest Way To Become a Counselor in Arkansas

2026 Fastest Way To Become a Counselor in Arkansas
2026 Fastest Online Bachelor's in Mathematics Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Bachelor's in Mathematics Degree Programs
2026 Marketing Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Marketing Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 Fastest Online Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery Programs

2026 Fastest Online Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery Programs
August 2026 Best Online Environmental Health and Safety Programs

August 2026 Best Online Environmental Health and Safety Programs
2026 Highest-Paying Addiction Psychology Master's Specializations Ranked

2026 Highest-Paying Addiction Psychology Master's Specializations Ranked
2026 Online Entrepreneurship Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Entrepreneurship Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Types of College Degrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate

2026 Types of College Degrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate