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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Molecular Biology 64 1757 1579 880 777 113 12688

David A. Low publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by David A. Low between 1973 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. David A. Low published across 54 years, from 1973 to 2026, averaging 2.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 12 publications in 2001. 2 of the 138 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1973 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 12. Peak 12 publications in 2001. 1973: 1 publication 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 1 publication 1978: 0 publications 1979: 1 publication 1980: 1 publication 1981: 2 publications 1982: 5 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 1 publication 1985: 2 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 3 publications 1989: 2 publications 1990: 3 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 2 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 4 publications 1995: 3 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 2 publications 1998: 6 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 8 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 1 publication 2004: 2 publications 2005: 1 publication 2006: 2 publications 2007: 0 publications 2008: 3 publications 2009: 2 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 7 publications 2015: 7 publications 2016: 4 publications 2017: 4 publications 2018: 2 publications 2019: 1 publication 2020: 2 publications 2021: 3 publications 2022: 4 publications 2023: 3 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 1 publication 2026: 1 publication
1973 2026

138 publications in total across all disciplines

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David A. Low: publications per year, 1973 to 2026
Year Publications
1973 1
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 1
1978 0
1979 1
1980 1
1981 2
1982 5
1983 0
1984 1
1985 2
1986 0
1987 1
1988 3
1989 2
1990 3
1991 2
1992 2
1993 1
1994 4
1995 3
1996 1
1997 2
1998 6
1999 2
2000 8
2001 12
2002 2
2003 1
2004 2
2005 1
2006 2
2007 0
2008 3
2009 2
2010 2
2011 3
2012 7
2013 6
2014 7
2015 7
2016 4
2017 4
2018 2
2019 1
2020 2
2021 3
2022 4
2023 3
2024 2
2025 1
2026 1
Total 138
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David A. Low publication distribution in Molecular Biology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Molecular Biology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David A. Low sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 53 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 564+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 177. Most scientists, 177, have 117–126 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 107–116 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 7 scientists 57–66 publications: 17 scientists 67–76 publications: 65 scientists 77–86 publications: 90 scientists 87–96 publications: 125 scientists 97–106 publications: 131 scientists 107–116 publications: 162 scientists 117–126 publications: 177 scientists 127–136 publications: 158 scientists 137–146 publications: 158 scientists 147–156 publications: 146 scientists 157–166 publications: 159 scientists 167–176 publications: 131 scientists 177–186 publications: 110 scientists 187–196 publications: 112 scientists 197–206 publications: 100 scientists 207–216 publications: 89 scientists 217–226 publications: 98 scientists 227–236 publications: 74 scientists 237–246 publications: 72 scientists 247–256 publications: 63 scientists 257–266 publications: 53 scientists 267–276 publications: 54 scientists 277–286 publications: 49 scientists 287–296 publications: 52 scientists 297–306 publications: 43 scientists 307–316 publications: 46 scientists 317–326 publications: 41 scientists 327–336 publications: 42 scientists 337–346 publications: 31 scientists 347–356 publications: 28 scientists 357–366 publications: 29 scientists 367–376 publications: 26 scientists 377–386 publications: 24 scientists 387–396 publications: 24 scientists 397–406 publications: 14 scientists 407–416 publications: 13 scientists 417–426 publications: 20 scientists 427–436 publications: 12 scientists 437–446 publications: 20 scientists 447–456 publications: 11 scientists 457–466 publications: 10 scientists 467–476 publications: 14 scientists 477–486 publications: 14 scientists 487–496 publications: 10 scientists 497–506 publications: 13 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 2 scientists 527–536 publications: 4 scientists 537–546 publications: 6 scientists 547–556 publications: 8 scientists 557–563 publications: 6 scientists 564+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 564+

This scientist: 113 publications — 18th percentile

18% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 7
57–66 17
67–76 65
77–86 90
87–96 125
97–106 131
107–116 162 113
117–126 177
127–136 158
137–146 158
147–156 146
157–166 159
167–176 131
177–186 110
187–196 112
197–206 100
207–216 89
217–226 98
227–236 74
237–246 72
247–256 63
257–266 53
267–276 54
277–286 49
287–296 52
297–306 43
307–316 46
317–326 41
327–336 42
337–346 31
347–356 28
357–366 29
367–376 26
377–386 24
387–396 24
397–406 14
407–416 13
417–426 20
427–436 12
437–446 20
447–456 11
457–466 10
467–476 14
477–486 14
487–496 10
497–506 13
507–516 13
517–526 2
527–536 4
537–546 6
547–556 8
557–563 6
564+ 100
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David A. Low D-index placement in Molecular Biology in 2026

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

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart with 54 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 145+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 131. Most scientists, 131, have 64–65 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 64–65 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 36 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 115 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 121 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 130 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 106 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 116 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 113 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 129 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 120 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 105 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 131 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 95 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 97 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 106 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 83 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 89 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 77 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 70 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 73 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 60 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 48 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 45 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 50 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 31 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 51 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 43 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 38 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 39 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 41 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 29 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 33 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 35 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 20 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 38 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 19 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 28 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 13 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 23 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 15 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 11 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 21 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 7 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 14 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 9 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 16 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 7 scientists 144 D-Index: 7 scientists 145+ D-Index: 100 scientists
40–41 D-Index 145+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 36
42–43 101
44–45 115
46–47 121
48–49 118
50–51 130
52–53 106
54–55 116
56–57 113
58–59 129
60–61 120
62–63 105
64–65 131 64
66–67 95
68–69 97
70–71 106
72–73 83
74–75 89
76–77 77
78–79 70
80–81 73
82–83 60
84–85 48
86–87 45
88–89 50
90–91 31
92–93 51
94–95 43
96–97 38
98–99 39
100–101 41
102–103 29
104–105 33
106–107 35
108–109 20
110–111 38
112–113 19
114–115 28
116–117 13
118–119 23
120–121 16
122–123 15
124–125 11
126–127 21
128–129 7
130–131 13
132–133 14
134–135 17
136–137 9
138–139 8
140–141 16
142–143 7
144 7
145+ 100
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2003 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

David A. Low is affiliated with the University of California, Santa Barbara in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with particular attention to subfields such as endocrinology, genetics, infectious diseases, molecular medicine, and molecular biology.

Low's work encompasses numerous topics related to bacterial research and biotechnology. Key areas covered include Vibrio bacteria research studies, bacterial genetics and biotechnology, Escherichia coli research studies, antibiotic resistance in bacteria, bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research, and bacteriophages and microbial interactions.

Frequent collaborators in their research include Christopher S. Hayes, Zachary C. Ruhe, Fernando Garza-Sánchez, Dinh Q. Nhan, and Steven J. Jensen.

Some of Low's recent publications are:

  • Polymorphic Toxins and Their Immunity Proteins: Diversity, Evolution, and Mechanisms of Delivery (2020), Annual Review of Microbiology
  • Assessment of a Smartphone-Based Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses (2022), JAMA Network Open
  • The β-encapsulation cage of rearrangement hotspot (Rhs) effectors is required for type VI secretion (2020), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • A broad-spectrum synthetic antibiotic that does not evoke bacterial resistance (2023), EBioMedicine
  • Genetic Evidence for SecY Translocon-Mediated Import of Two Contact-Dependent Growth Inhibition (CDI) Toxins (2021), mBio

They have published frequently in venues such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, mBio, Nature Communications, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), and Annual Review of Microbiology.

In recognition of their contributions, Low was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2003.

Best Publications

  • Epigenetic Gene Regulation in the Bacterial World

    Josep Casadesús;David Low

  • An essential role for DNA adenine methylation in bacterial virulence.

    Douglas M. Heithoff;Robert L. Sinsheimer;David A. Low;Michael J. Mahan

  • Protease-nexin: a cellular component that links thrombin and plasminogen activator and mediates their binding to cells.

    Joffre B. Baker;David A. Low;Robert L. Simmer;Dennis D. Cunningham

  • Contact-dependent inhibition of growth in Escherichia coli.

    Stephanie K. Aoki;Rupinderjit Pamma;Aaron D. Hernday;Jessica E. Bickham

  • Rhs proteins from diverse bacteria mediate intercellular competition

    Sanna Koskiniemi;James G. Lamoureux;Kiel C. Nikolakakis;Claire t'Kint de Roodenbeke

  • Roles of DNA Adenine Methylation in Regulating Bacterial Gene Expression and Virulence

    David A. Low;Nathan J. Weyand;Michael J. Mahan

  • A widespread family of polymorphic contact-dependent toxin delivery systems in bacteria

    Stephanie K. Aoki;Elie J. Diner;Claire T.Kint De Roodenbeke;Brandt R. Burgess

  • Bacterial contact-dependent delivery systems.

    Christopher S Hayes;Stephanie K Aoki;David A Low

  • The Role of Secretion Systems and Small Molecules in Soft-Rot Enterobacteriaceae Pathogenicity

    Amy Charkowski;Carlos Blanco;Guy Condemine;Dominique Expert

  • Programmed Heterogeneity: Epigenetic Mechanisms in Bacteria

    Josep Casadesús;David A. Low

  • Regulation of pap pilin phase variation by a mechanism involving differential dam methylation states.

    L. B. Blyn;B. A. Braaten;D. A. Low

  • Methylation patterns in pap regulatory DNA control pyelonephritis-associated pili phase variation in E. coli

    B.A. Braaten;X. Nou;L.S. Kaltenbach;D.A. Low

  • Released protease-nexin regulates cellular binding, internalization, and degradation of serine proteases.

    David A. Low;Joffre B. Baker;William C. Koonce;Dennis D. Cunningham

  • Identification of Functional Toxin/Immunity Genes Linked to Contact-Dependent Growth Inhibition (CDI) and Rearrangement Hotspot (Rhs) Systems

    Stephen J. Poole;Elie J. Diner;Stephanie K. Aoki;Bruce A. Braaten

  • Contact-dependent growth inhibition requires the essential outer membrane protein BamA (YaeT) as the receptor and the inner membrane transport protein AcrB

    Stephanie K. Aoki;Juliana C. Malinverni;Kyle Jacoby;Benjamin Thomas

  • DNA adenine methylase is essential for viability and plays a role in the pathogenesis of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis and Vibrio cholerae.

    Steven M. Julio;Douglas M. Heithoff;Daniele Provenzano;Karl E. Klose

  • Genetically distinct pathways guide effector export through the type VI secretion system

    John C. Whitney;Christina M. Beck;Young Ah Goo;Alistair B. Russell

  • Bacterial contact-dependent growth inhibition.

    Zachary C. Ruhe;David A. Low;Christopher S. Hayes

  • Epigenetic phase variation of the pap operon in Escherichia coli

    Marjan W. van der Woude;Bruce A. Braaten;David A. Low

  • Gal-Gal binding and hemolysin phenotypes and genotypes associated with uropathogenic Escherichia coli.

    Peter O'Hanley;David Low;Irevis Romero;David Lark

Frequent Co-Authors

Dennis D. Cunningham
Dennis D. Cunningham University of California, Irvine
Lawrence B. Blyn
Lawrence B. Blyn Ionis Pharmaceuticals (United States)
David Cunningham
David Cunningham Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Andrzej Joachimiak
Andrzej Joachimiak Argonne National Laboratory
Stanley Falkow
Stanley Falkow Stanford University
Gary K. Schoolnik
Gary K. Schoolnik Stanford University
Sharon J. Peacock
Sharon J. Peacock University of Cambridge
Josep Casadesús
Josep Casadesús University of Seville
Paul Keim
Paul Keim Northern Arizona University
Elaine H. Zackai
Elaine H. Zackai Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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