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Brian C. Thomas

Brian C. Thomas

Metagenomi
United States

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
71
Citations
23863
World Ranking
6538
National Ranking
3046

Brian C. Thomas publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brian C. Thomas sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 116 publications — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Brian C. Thomas D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brian C. Thomas sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 67th percentile

67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Brian C. Thomas is affiliated with Metagenomi in the United States and has contributed to research primarily in the field of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Their work spans several subfields, including Molecular Biology, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Analytical Chemistry, Genetics, and Paleontology.

Their main research topics include:

  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Mercury impact and mitigation studies
  • Analytical chemistry methods development
  • CAR-T cell therapy research
  • Virus-based gene therapy research

Brian C. Thomas has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Daniela S. Aliaga Goltsman
  • Christopher T. Brown
  • Cristina N. Butterfield
  • Lisa Alexander
  • Audra E. Devoto

Their recent papers demonstrate a focus on CRISPR systems, genome editing, and microbial metabolism. Notable publications include:

  • "Compact Cas9d and HEARO enzymes for genome editing discovered from uncultivated microbes" (2022) published in Nature Communications
  • "Genome-Resolved Metagenomics and Detailed Geochemical Speciation Analyses Yield New Insights into Microbial Mercury Cycling in Geothermal Springs" (2020) published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
  • "CasPEDIA Database: a functional classification system for class 2 CRISPR-Cas enzymes" (2023) published in Nucleic Acids Research
  • "Novel Type V-A CRISPR Effectors Are Active Nucleases with Expanded Targeting Capabilities" (2020) published in The CRISPR Journal
  • "Novel CRISPR-Associated Gene-Editing Systems Discovered in Metagenomic Samples Enable Efficient and Specific Genome Engineering" (2023) published in The CRISPR Journal

Frequent publication venues for Brian C. Thomas include:

  • The CRISPR Journal
  • Nature Communications
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Nucleic Acids Research

Best Publications

  • A new view of the tree of life

    Laura A. Hug;Laura A. Hug;Brett J. Baker;Karthik Anantharaman;Christopher T. Brown

  • Unusual biology across a group comprising more than 15% of domain Bacteria

    Christopher T. Brown;Laura A. Hug;Brian C. Thomas;Itai Sharon

  • Thousands of microbial genomes shed light on interconnected biogeochemical processes in an aquifer system

    Karthik Anantharaman;Christopher T. Brown;Laura A. Hug;Itai Sharon

  • Recovery of genomes from metagenomes via a dereplication, aggregation and scoring strategy.

    Christian M. K. Sieber;Christian M. K. Sieber;Alexander J. Probst;Allison Sharrar;Brian C. Thomas

  • Fermentation, hydrogen, and sulfur metabolism in multiple uncultivated bacterial phyla.

    Kelly C. Wrighton;Brian C. Thomas;Itai Sharon;Christopher S. Miller

  • Community genomic analyses constrain the distribution of metabolic traits across the Chloroflexi phylum and indicate roles in sediment carbon cycling

    Laura A Hug;Cindy J Castelle;Kelly C Wrighton;Brian C Thomas

  • Community-wide analysis of microbial genome sequence signatures

    Gregory J Dick;Gregory J Dick;Anders F Andersson;Anders F Andersson;Brett J Baker;Sheri L Simmons

  • Microbes in the neonatal intensive care unit resemble those found in the gut of premature infants

    Brandon Brooks;Brian A Firek;Christopher S Miller;Christopher S Miller;Itai Sharon

  • Genomic Expansion of Domain Archaea Highlights Roles for Organisms from New Phyla in Anaerobic Carbon Cycling

    Cindy J. Castelle;Kelly C. Wrighton;Brian C. Thomas;Laura A. Hug

  • New CRISPR–Cas systems from uncultivated microbes

    David Burstein;Lucas B. Harrington;Steven C. Strutt;Alexander J. Probst

  • Gene-balanced duplications, like tetraploidy, provide predictable drive to increase morphological complexity

    Michael Freeling;Brian C. Thomas

  • Time series community genomics analysis reveals rapid shifts in bacterial species, strains, and phage during infant gut colonization

    Itai Sharon;Michael J. Morowitz;Brian C. Thomas;Elizabeth K. Costello

  • Following tetraploidy in an Arabidopsis ancestor, genes were removed preferentially from one homeolog leaving clusters enriched in dose-sensitive genes

    Brian C. Thomas;Brent Pedersen;Michael Freeling

  • Diverse uncultivated ultra-small bacterial cells in groundwater

    Birgit Luef;Kyle R. Frischkorn;Kyle R. Frischkorn;Kelly C. Wrighton;Kelly C. Wrighton;Hoi-Ying N. Holman

  • The human gut and groundwater harbor non-photosynthetic bacteria belonging to a new candidate phylum sibling to Cyanobacteria

    Sara C Di Rienzi;Itai Sharon;Kelly C Wrighton;Omry Koren

  • Expanded diversity of microbial groups that shape the dissimilatory sulfur cycle.

    Karthik Anantharaman;Karthik Anantharaman;Bela Hausmann;Sean P. Jungbluth;Sean P. Jungbluth;Rose S. Kantor

  • Measurement of bacterial replication rates in microbial communities

    Christopher T Brown;Matthew R Olm;Brian C Thomas;Jillian F Banfield;Jillian F Banfield

  • EMIRGE: reconstruction of full-length ribosomal genes from microbial community short read sequencing data.

    Christopher S Miller;Brett J Baker;Brett J Baker;Brian C Thomas;Steven W Singer;Steven W Singer

  • Novel soil bacteria possess diverse genes for secondary metabolite biosynthesis

    Alexander Crits-Christoph;Spencer Diamond;Cristina N. Butterfield;Brian C. Thomas

  • Author response: The human gut and groundwater harbor non-photosynthetic bacteria belonging to a new candidate phylum sibling to Cyanobacteria

    Sara C Di Rienzi;Itai Sharon;Kelly C Wrighton;Omry Koren

Frequent Co-Authors

Jillian F. Banfield
Jillian F. Banfield University of California, Berkeley
Kenneth H. Williams
Kenneth H. Williams Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
David E. Burstein
David E. Burstein Tel Aviv University
Robert L. Hettich
Robert L. Hettich Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Susannah G. Tringe
Susannah G. Tringe Joint Genome Institute
Michael J. Wilkins
Michael J. Wilkins Colorado State University
Nathan C Verberkmoes
Nathan C Verberkmoes Oak Ridge National Laboratory
David A. Relman
David A. Relman Stanford University
Brett J. Baker
Brett J. Baker The University of Texas at Austin
Philip E. Long
Philip E. Long Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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