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Gerald L. Newton 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 Gerald L. Newton sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 123 publications — 13th percentile

13% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Gerald L. Newton 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 Gerald L. Newton sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 61 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Gerald L. Newton is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego, in the United States. Their research portfolio spans several fields within biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and materials science, with specific focus on subfields such as materials chemistry, biotechnology, and genetics.

Newton's work encompasses multiple topics, including enzyme structure and function, cancer research and treatments, and digestive system and related health. These areas are reflected in their recent publication record.

The scientist's recent notable paper is titled "Characterization of the N -Acetyl-α- d -glucosaminyl l -Malate Synthase and Deacetylase Functions for Bacillithiol Biosynthesis in Bacillus anthracis," published in 2020 by OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) at La Trobe University.

  • Characterization of the N -Acetyl-α- d -glucosaminyl l -Malate Synthase and Deacetylase Functions for Bacillithiol Biosynthesis in Bacillus anthracis, 2020, OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

Frequent collaborators in their research include Derek Parsonage, Robert C. Holder, Bret D. Wallace, Carleitta Paige, and Chris J. Hamilton. These coauthors have contributed to various projects alongside Newton, reflecting interdisciplinary cooperation within their fields of study.

  • Derek Parsonage
  • Robert C. Holder
  • Bret D. Wallace
  • Carleitta Paige
  • Chris J. Hamilton

Newton's work is documented in specialized venues focused on biochemistry and molecular biology, notably OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) at La Trobe University, which has hosted some of their published research.

  • OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

Best Publications

  • Distribution of thiols in microorganisms: mycothiol is a major thiol in most actinomycetes.

    G L Newton;K Arnold;M S Price;C Sherrill

  • Analysis of biological thiols: Derivatization with monobromobimane and separation by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography

    Gerald L. Newton;Randel Dorian;Robert C. Fahey

  • Determination of low-molecular-weight thiols using monobromobimane fluorescent labeling and high-performance liquid chromatography.

    Robert C. Fahey;Gerald L. Newton

  • Biosynthesis and Functions of Mycothiol, the Unique Protective Thiol of Actinobacteria

    Gerald L. Newton;Nancy Buchmeier;Robert C. Fahey

  • Bimane fluorescent labels: labeling of normal human red cells under physiological conditions.

    Nechama S. Kosower;Edward M. Kosower;Gerald L. Newton;Helen M. Ranney

  • Bacillithiol is an antioxidant thiol produced in Bacilli.

    Gerald L Newton;Mamta Rawat;James J La Clair;Vishnu Karthik Jothivasan

  • Analysis of biological thiols: Quantitative determination of thiols at the picomole level based upon derivatization with monobromobimanes and separation by cation-exchange chromatography

    Robert C. Fahey;Robert C. Fahey;Gerald L. Newton;Gerald L. Newton;Randel Dorian;Randel Dorian;Edward M. Kosower;Edward M. Kosower

  • Biosynthesis and functions of bacillithiol, a major low-molecular-weight thiol in Bacilli

    Ahmed Gaballa;Gerald L. Newton;Haike Antelmann;Derek Parsonage

  • Assembly of a nucleus-like structure during viral replication in bacteria

    Vorrapon Chaikeeratisak;Katrina Nguyen;Kanika Khanna;Axel F. Brilot

  • Mycothiol-Deficient Mycobacterium smegmatis Mutants Are Hypersensitive to Alkylating Agents, Free Radicals, and Antibiotics

    Mamta Rawat;Gerald L. Newton;Mary Ko;Gladys J. Martinez

  • Entamoeba histolytica: a eukaryote without glutathione metabolism

    Robert C. Fahey;Gerald L. Newton;Bradley Arrick;Tobie Overdank-Bogart

  • A novel mycothiol-dependent detoxification pathway in mycobacteria involving mycothiol S-conjugate amidase.

    Gerald L. Newton;Yossef Av-Gay;Robert C. Fahey

  • Association of mycothiol with protection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from toxic oxidants and antibiotics.

    Nancy A. Buchmeier;Gerald L. Newton;Teresa Koledin;Robert C. Fahey

  • Mycothiol Is Essential for Growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Erdman

    Dipti Sareen;Gerald L. Newton;Robert C. Fahey;Nancy A. Buchmeier

  • Radioprotection of DNA by Thiols: Relationship between the Net Charge on a Thiol and Its Ability to Protect DNA

    Sixin Zheng;Gerald L. Newton;Geoff Gonick;Robert C. Fahey

  • The Structure of U17 Isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus and its Properties as an Antioxidant Thiol

    Gerald L. Newton;Carole A. Bewley;Tammy J. Dwyer;Ronda Horn

  • Fluorescence detection of hydroxyl radicals

    Gerald L. Newton;Jamie R. Milligan

  • Coenzyme A Disulfide Reductase, the Primary Low Molecular Weight Disulfide Reductase from Staphylococcus aureus PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE NATIVE ENZYME

    Stephen B. delCardayré;Kevin P. Stock;Gerald L. Newton;Robert C. Fahey

  • Identification of the mycothiol synthase gene (mshD) encoding the acetyltransferase producing mycothiol in actinomycetes.

    Teresa Koledin;Gerald L. Newton;Robert C. Fahey

  • Thiol and disulfide metabolites of the radiation protector and potential chemopreventive agent WR-2721 are linked to both its anti-cytotoxic and anti-mutagenic mechanisms of action

    David J. Grdina;Naoyuki Shigematsu;Phylis Dale;Gerald L. Newton

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert C. Fahey
Robert C. Fahey University of California, San Diego
Yossef Av-Gay
Yossef Av-Gay University of British Columbia
Kit Pogliano
Kit Pogliano University of California, San Diego
Julian Davies
Julian Davies University of British Columbia
Carole A. Bewley
Carole A. Bewley National Institutes of Health
Joe Pogliano
Joe Pogliano University of California, San Diego
Pieter C. Dorrestein
Pieter C. Dorrestein University of California, San Diego
John D. Helmann
John D. Helmann Cornell University
Nechama S. Kosower
Nechama S. Kosower Tel Aviv University
Edward M. Kosower
Edward M. Kosower Tel Aviv University

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