World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
53
Citations
19283
World Ranking
3690
National Ranking
1596

Overview

Jeffrey E. Barrick is affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin in the United States. Their work primarily spans fields within Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Agricultural and Biological Sciences. The scientist's research output prominently features studies in Molecular Biology, Insect Science, Genetics, Ecology, and the combined field of Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics.

The scientist has made contributions across several research topics, including:

  • Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior

Jeffrey E. Barrick has authored multiple papers published in notable venues, including bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), mBio, Nature Communications, Nucleic Acids Research, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Some recent examples of published work are:

  • Engineered symbionts activate honey bee immunity and limit pathogens, 2020, Science
  • Coevolutionary phage training leads to greater bacterial suppression and delays the evolution of phage resistance, 2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Insertion-sequence-mediated mutations both promote and constrain evolvability during a long-term experiment with bacteria, 2021, Nature Communications
  • Genomic evolution of antibiotic resistance is contingent on genetic background following a long-term experiment with Escherichia coli, 2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Vertical Transmission at the Pathogen-Symbiont Interface: Serratia symbiotica and Aphids, 2021, mBio

The scientist's frequent collaborators include:

  • Sean P. Leonard
  • Nancy A. Moran
  • Isaac Gifford
  • Richard E. Lenski
  • Katherine M. Elston

Best Publications

  • Identification of Mutations in Laboratory-Evolved Microbes from Next-Generation Sequencing Data Using breseq

    Daniel E. Deatherage;Jeffrey E. Barrick

  • Genome evolution and adaptation in a long-term experiment with Escherichia coli

    Jeffrey E. Barrick;Dong Su Yu;Dong Su Yu;Sung Ho Yoon;Haeyoung Jeong

  • Riboswitches control fundamental biochemical pathways in Bacillus subtilis and other bacteria

    Maumita Mandal;Benjamin Boese;Jeffrey E Barrick;Wade C Winkler

  • The dynamics of molecular evolution over 60,000 generations

    Benjamin H. Good;Michael J. McDonald;Michael J. McDonald;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Richard E. Lenski

  • Genome dynamics during experimental evolution.

    Jeffrey E. Barrick;Richard E. Lenski

  • Genomic analysis of a key innovation in an experimental Escherichia coli population.

    Zachary D. Blount;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Carla J. Davidson;Richard E. Lenski

  • A glycine-dependent riboswitch that uses cooperative binding to control gene expression.

    Maumita Mandal;Mark Lee;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Zasha Weinberg

  • New RNA motifs suggest an expanded scope for riboswitches in bacterial genetic control

    Jeffrey E. Barrick;Keith A. Corbino;Wade C. Winkler;Ali Nahvi

  • The distributions, mechanisms, and structures of metabolite-binding riboswitches

    Jeffrey E Barrick;Jeffrey E Barrick;Ronald R Breaker

  • An mRNA structure that controls gene expression by binding S-adenosylmethionine.

    Wade C Winkler;Ali Nahvi;Narasimhan Sudarsan;Jeffrey E Barrick

  • Repeatability and Contingency in the Evolution of a Key Innovation in Phage Lambda

    Justin R. Meyer;Devin T. Dobias;Joshua S. Weitz;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Jeffrey E. Barrick

  • Metabolite-binding RNA domains are present in the genes of eukaryotes.

    Narasimhan Sudarsan;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Ronald R. Breaker

  • Tempo and mode of genome evolution in a 50,000-generation experiment

    Olivier Tenaillon;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Noah Ribeck;Daniel E. Deatherage

  • Coenzyme B12 riboswitches are widespread genetic control elements in prokaryotes

    Ali Nahvi;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Ronald R. Breaker

  • Identification of 22 candidate structured RNAs in bacteria using the CMfinder comparative genomics pipeline.

    Zasha Weinberg;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Zizhen Yao;Adam Roth

  • Second-order selection for evolvability in a large Escherichia coli population

    Robert J. Woods;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Tim F. Cooper;Utpala Shrestha

  • Mutation rate dynamics in a bacterial population reflect tension between adaptation and genetic load.

    Sébastien Wielgoss;Jeffrey E. Barrick;Olivier Tenaillon;Olivier Tenaillon;Michael J. Wiser

  • Tandem riboswitch architectures exhibit complex gene control functions.

    Narasimhan Sudarsan;Ming C. Hammond;Kirsten F. Block;Rüdiger Welz

  • 6S RNA is a widespread regulator of eubacterial RNA polymerase that resembles an open promoter

    Jeffrey E. Barrick;Narasimhan Sudarsan;Zasha Weinberg;Walter L. Ruzzo

  • A riboswitch selective for the queuosine precursor preQ1 contains an unusually small aptamer domain.

    Adam Roth;Wade C Winkler;Wade C Winkler;Elizabeth E Regulski;Bobby W K Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Ronald R. Breaker
Ronald R. Breaker Yale University
Richard E. Lenski
Richard E. Lenski Michigan State University
Olivier Tenaillon
Olivier Tenaillon Université Paris Cité
Claus O. Wilke
Claus O. Wilke The University of Texas at Austin
Andrew D. Ellington
Andrew D. Ellington The University of Texas at Austin
Nancy A. Moran
Nancy A. Moran The University of Texas at Austin
Walter L. Ruzzo
Walter L. Ruzzo University of Washington
Edward M. Marcotte
Edward M. Marcotte The University of Texas at Austin
Christopher J. Marx
Christopher J. Marx University of Idaho
Claudine Médigue
Claudine Médigue University of Paris-Saclay

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

If you’re interested in genetics, there are several flexible and affordable online degree options to support your career goals. Many students begin their journey with foundational programs in healthcare, such as exploring financial aid for medical billing and coding online classes to build up essential skills before moving forward in their studies.

Accelerated degree pathways are also a popular choice, allowing you to reach your genetics career goals faster. You may want to explore fast degree programs that can save you time and money by condensing coursework into shorter, more intensive terms.

For those balancing work or family responsibilities, online self paced colleges allow you to complete assignments on your own schedule—ideal for adult learners or those seeking flexibility.

Prospective students can also minimize upfront costs by applying to no application fee universities that offer accredited online degrees. This approach helps you focus more on your education without worrying about extra fees.

Best Scientists Citing Jeffrey E. Barrick

Trending Scientists