D-Index & Metrics Best Publications

Joel B. Dacks

University of Alberta
Canada

D-Index & Metrics D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines.

Discipline name Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking

Biology and Biochemistry D-index 56 Citations 10,190 146 World Ranking 10008 National Ranking 339

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study Joel B. Dacks is best known for:

Eukaryote
Gene
Protozoa

Joel B. Dacks is conducting research in Convergent evolution and Most recent common ancestor as part of his Phylogenetics study. Joel B. Dacks incorporates Convergent evolution and Phylogenetics in his research. In his works, he conducts interdisciplinary research on Most recent common ancestor and Genome. With his scientific publications, his incorporates both Genome and Whole genome sequencing. Combining a variety of fields, including Protozoa, Protist and Naegleria, are what the author presents in his essays. In his research, Joel B. Dacks undertakes multidisciplinary study on Naegleria and Protozoa. His Genetics study typically links adjacent topics like Protist. In his articles, Joel B. Dacks combines various disciplines, including Gene and Whole genome sequencing. Borrowing concepts from Ecology, Joel B. Dacks weaves in ideas under Evolutionary biology.

His most cited work include:

Draft Genome Sequence of the Sexually Transmitted Pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis (711 citations)
The Genome of Naegleria gruberi Illuminates Early Eukaryotic Versatility (402 citations)
Algal genomes reveal evolutionary mosaicism and the fate of nucleomorphs (327 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date

Eukaryote and Most recent common ancestor are inextricably linked to his Genome research. Joel B. Dacks incorporates Most recent common ancestor and Genome in his research. While working in this field, Joel B. Dacks studies both Gene and Phylogenetics. In his papers, Joel B. Dacks integrates diverse fields, such as Genetics and Microbiology. Joel B. Dacks performs integrative study on Microbiology and Genetics. His research combines Intracellular and Cell biology. His research is interdisciplinary, bridging the disciplines of Endosome and Intracellular. Joel B. Dacks carries out multidisciplinary research, doing studies in Endosome and Endocytic cycle. His research combines Cell and Endocytic cycle.

Joel B. Dacks most often published in these fields:

Gene (81.82%)
Genetics (72.73%)
Cell biology (56.82%)

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Best Publications

Draft genome sequence of the sexually transmitted pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis

Jane M. Carlton;Robert . Hirt;Joana C. Silva;Arthur L. Delcher.
Science (2007)

924 Citations

Phylogenomic analyses support the monophyly of Excavata and resolve relationships among eukaryotic “supergroups”

Vladimir Hampl;Laura Hug;Jessica W. Leigh;Joel B. Dacks.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (2009)

529 Citations

The Genome of Naegleria gruberi Illuminates Early Eukaryotic Versatility

Lillian K. Fritz-Laylin;Simon E. Prochnik;Michael L. Ginger;Joel B. Dacks;Joel B. Dacks.
Cell (2010)

462 Citations

Pan genome of the phytoplankton Emiliania underpins its global distribution

Betsy A. Read;Jessica Kegel;Mary J. Klute;Alan Kuo.
Nature (2013)

436 Citations

Algal genomes reveal evolutionary mosaicism and the fate of nucleomorphs.

Bruce A. Curtis;Goro Tanifuji;Goro Tanifuji;Fabien Burki;Ansgar Gruber;Ansgar Gruber.
Nature (2012)

371 Citations

A Eukaryote without a Mitochondrial Organelle

Anna Karnkowska;Anna Karnkowska;Vojtěch Vacek;Zuzana Zubáčová;Sebastian C. Treitli.
Current Biology (2016)

319 Citations

The Fifth Adaptor Protein Complex

Jennifer Hirst;Lael D Barlow;Gabriel Casey Francisco;Daniela A Sahlender.
PLOS Biology (2011)

288 Citations

Evolution of the eukaryotic membrane-trafficking system: origin, tempo and mode

Joel B. Dacks;Mark C. Field.
Journal of Cell Science (2007)

287 Citations

Origin of H1 linker histones

Harold E. Kasinsky;John D. Lewis;Joel B. Dacks;Juan Ausió.
The FASEB Journal (2001)

256 Citations

Evolution of the multivesicular body ESCRT machinery; retention across the eukaryotic lineage.

Ka Fai Leung;Joel B. Dacks;Mark C. Field.
Traffic (2008)

252 Citations

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