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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Molecular Biology 90 730 649 392 342 163 38898

James T. Kadonaga publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by James T. Kadonaga between 1983 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. James T. Kadonaga published across 43 years, from 1983 to 2025, averaging 3.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 8 publications in 1998. 5 of the 169 publications appeared in the last two years.

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

169 publications in total across all disciplines

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James T. Kadonaga: publications per year, 1983 to 2025
Year Publications
1983 1
1984 2
1985 3
1986 6
1987 3
1988 1
1989 0
1990 3
1991 6
1992 5
1993 6
1994 4
1995 6
1996 7
1997 7
1998 8
1999 5
2000 4
2001 6
2002 6
2003 7
2004 5
2005 5
2006 4
2007 1
2008 5
2009 3
2010 5
2011 3
2012 1
2013 4
2014 6
2015 6
2016 0
2017 3
2018 1
2019 7
2020 3
2021 1
2022 1
2023 4
2024 1
2025 4
Total 169
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James T. Kadonaga 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 James T. Kadonaga 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, 157–166 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: 163 publications — 44th percentile

44% 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
117–126 177
127–136 158
137–146 158
147–156 146
157–166 159 163
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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James T. Kadonaga 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 James T. Kadonaga 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, 90–91 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: 90 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% 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
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 90
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

  • 2017 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 1993 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

James T. Kadonaga is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a primary focus on molecular biology as evidenced by their 23 publications in the subfield.

The main topics in their work include:

  • Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
  • RNA Research and Splicing
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • NF-κB Signaling Pathways
  • RNA regulation and disease
  • Bone Metabolism and Diseases

Their recent papers cover various aspects of molecular and cellular biology. Notable publications include:

  • Identification of the human DPR core promoter element using machine learning (2020, Nature)
  • Enhancement of homology-directed repair with chromatin donor templates in cells (2020, eLife)
  • RANK ligand converts the NCoR/HDAC3 co-repressor to a PGC1β- and RNA-dependent co-activator of osteoclast gene expression (2023, Molecular Cell)
  • A TLR4/TRAF6-dependent signaling pathway mediates NCoR coactivator complex formation for inflammatory gene activation (2024, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
  • Reconstitution of Chromatin by Stepwise Salt Dialysis (2021, BIO-PROTOCOL)

Kadonaga frequently collaborates with several researchers across their publications. The most frequent co-authors include:

  • Grisel Cruz-Becerra (6 publications)
  • Long Vo Ngoc (3 publications)
  • Eric Kofman (2 publications)
  • Zhengyu Ouyang (2 publications)
  • Nathanael J. Spann (2 publications)

Their work is published predominantly in esteemed venues such as Genes & Development, where they have 4 publications, as well as bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Nature, eLife, and Molecular Cell.

Kadonaga has been recognized by professional organizations, having been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1993 and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2017.

Best Publications

  • Isolation of cDNA encoding transcription factor Sp1 and functional analysis of the DNA binding domain.

    James T. Kadonaga;Kristin R. Carner;Frank R. Masiarz;Robert Tjian

  • Purification and biochemical characterization of the promoter-specific transcription factor, Sp1

    Michael R. Briggs;James T. Kadonaga;Stephen P. Bell;Robert Tjian

  • The RNA polymerase II core promoter.

    Stephen T. Smale;James T. Kadonaga

  • Affinity purification of sequence-specific DNA binding proteins.

    James T. Kadonaga;Robert Tjian

  • Promoter-specific activation of RNA polymerase II transcription by Sp1

    James T. Kadonaga;Katherine A. Jones;Robert Tjian

  • Going the distance: a current view of enhancer action.

    Elizabeth M. Blackwood;James T. Kadonaga

  • A cellular DNA-binding protein that activates eukaryotic transcription and DNA replication

    Katherine A. Jones;James T. Kadonaga;Philip J. Rosenfeld;Thomas J. Kelly

  • What's Up and Down with Histone Deacetylation and Transcription?

    Michael J Pazin;James T Kadonaga

  • Strategies for Protein Purification and Characterization A Laboratory Course Manual

    D. R. Marshak;J. T. Kadonaga;R. R. Burgess;M. W. Knuth

  • Tools for neuroanatomy and neurogenetics in Drosophila

    Barret D. Pfeiffer;Arnim Jenett;Ann S. Hammonds;Teri T.B. Ngo

  • The RNA polymerase II core promoter: a key component in the regulation of gene expression.

    Jennifer E.F. Butler;James T. Kadonaga

  • Activation of the AIDS retrovirus promoter by the cellular transcription factor, Sp1

    Katherine A. Jones;James T. Kadonaga;Paul A. Luciw;Robert Tjian

  • ACF, an ISWI-Containing and ATP-Utilizing Chromatin Assembly and Remodeling Factor

    Takashi Ito;Michael Bulger;Michael J Pazin;Ryuji Kobayashi

  • Eukaryotic Transcription: An Interlaced Network of Transcription Factors and Chromatin-Modifying Machines

    James T Kadonaga

  • The downstream core promoter element, DPE, is conserved from Drosophila to humans and is recognized by TAFII60 of Drosophila.

    Thomas W. Burke;James T. Kadonaga

  • The RCAF complex mediates chromatin assembly during DNA replication and repair

    Jessica K. Tyler;Christopher R. Adams;Shaw Ree Chen;Shaw Ree Chen;Ryuji Kobayashi

  • Regulation of gene expression via the core promoter and the basal transcriptional machinery.

    Tamar Juven-Gershon;James T. Kadonaga

  • Drosophila TFIID binds to a conserved downstream basal promoter element that is present in many TATA-box-deficient promoters.

    T W Burke;J T Kadonaga

  • Regulation of RNA Polymerase II Transcription by Sequence-Specific DNA Binding Factors

    James T Kadonaga

  • The Downstream Promoter Element DPE Appears To Be as Widely Used as the TATA Box in Drosophila Core Promoters

    Alan K. Kutach;James T. Kadonaga

Frequent Co-Authors

George A. Kassavetis
George A. Kassavetis University of California, San Diego
Robert Tjian
Robert Tjian University of California, Berkeley
Ryuji Kobayashi
Ryuji Kobayashi The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jessica K. Tyler
Jessica K. Tyler Cornell University
Uwe Ohler
Uwe Ohler Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
Katherine A. Jones
Katherine A. Jones Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Bing Ren
Bing Ren New York Genome Center
Jeremy R. Knowles
Jeremy R. Knowles Harvard University
Eva Nogales
Eva Nogales University of California, Berkeley
Christopher K. Glass
Christopher K. Glass University of California, San Diego

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