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57
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13502
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John G. White 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 John G. White sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 120 publications — 12th percentile

12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

John G. White 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 John G. White sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 57 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

John G. White is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. Their work spans multiple fields within the life sciences, with a focus on biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and neuroscience. Throughout their career, their research encompasses aspects of both foundational molecular processes and specialized areas in neurogenetics and aging.

Their publication record includes contributions to peer-reviewed journals such as the Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society and the Journal of Neurogenetics. Notable recent papers include:

  • "Sydney Brenner. 13 January 1927-5 April 2019" (2020) in Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society
  • "Of worms and men" (2020) in Journal of Neurogenetics

John G. White has collaborated with coauthors including Mark S. Bretscher. Their work frequently appears in venues that focus on genetics, molecular biology, and neurogenetics, reflecting their multidisciplinary approach to biological research.

Their research topics cover a range of subjects primarily concentrated on genetics, aging, and longevity in model organisms. These topics are:

  • Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Photoreceptor and Optogenetics Research
  • Spaceflight Effects on Biology
  • Circadian Rhythm and Melatonin

Their fields of study delve into the biological mechanisms underlying cellular and molecular processes with an emphasis on aging and physiology. Specific subfields include:

  • Aging
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Physiology
  • Endocrine and Autonomic Systems

John G. White's multidisciplinary focus often integrates elements of molecular biology and neuroscience to explore how aging processes and circadian rhythms may intersect with mitochondrial function and space biology. Their publications indicate a consistent engagement with model organism research, particularly in studies related to longevity and cellular health.

Best Publications

  • The structure of the nervous system of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans

    John Graham White;Eileen Southgate;J. N. Thomson;Sydney Brenner

  • The embryonic cell lineage of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.

    J.E. Sulston;E. Schierenberg;J.G. White;J.N. Thomson

  • Collagen reorganization at the tumor-stromal interface facilitates local invasion

    Paolo P Provenzano;Kevin W Eliceiri;Jay M Campbell;David R Inman

  • Collagen density promotes mammary tumor initiation and progression

    Paolo P Provenzano;David R Inman;Kevin W Eliceiri;Justin G Knittel

  • The neural circuit for touch sensitivity in Caenorhabditis elegans

    M Chalfie;JE Sulston;JG White;E Southgate

  • In vivo multiphoton microscopy of NADH and FAD redox states, fluorescence lifetimes, and cellular morphology in precancerous epithelia

    Melissa C. Skala;Kristin M. Riching;Annette Gendron-Fitzpatrick;Jens Eickhoff

  • An evaluation of confocal versus conventional imaging of biological structures by fluorescence light microscopy.

    J G White;W B Amos;M Fordham

  • Electron microscopical reconstruction of the anterior sensory anatomy of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.?2UU.

    Samuel Ward;Nichol Thomson;John G. White;Sydney Brenner

  • The structure of the ventral nerve cord of Caenorhabditis elegans

    John Graham White;Eileen Southgate;J. N. Thomson;Sydney Brenner

  • On the control of germ cell development in Caenorhabditis elegans.

    J.E. Kimble;J.G. White

  • Long-term two-photon fluorescence imaging of mammalian embryos without compromising viability

    Jayne M. Squirrell;David L. Wokosin;John G. White;Barry D. Bavister

  • Regulation and cell autonomy during postembryonic development of Caenorhabditis elegans

    J.E. Sulston;J.G. White

  • Cortical flow in animal cells

    D Bray;JG White

  • Single cell behavior in metastatic primary mammary tumors correlated with gene expression patterns revealed by molecular profiling.

    Weigang Wang;Jeffrey B. Wyckoff;Victoria Centonze Frohlich;Yuri Oleynikov

  • The C. elegans Hook Protein, ZYG-12, Mediates the Essential Attachment between the Centrosome and Nucleus

    Christian J. Malone;Lisa Misner;Nathalie Le Bot;Miao-Chih Tsai

  • How the Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope entered Biological Research

    W.B. Amos;J.G. White

  • Metabolic Mapping of MCF10A Human Breast Cells via Multiphoton Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging of the Coenzyme NADH

    Damian K. Bird;Long Yan;Kristin M. Vrotsos;Kevin W. Eliceiri

  • Determination of cell division axes in the early embryogenesis of Caenorhabditis elegans.

    A A Hyman;J G White

  • The C. elegans zyg-1 Gene Encodes a Regulator of Centrosome Duplication with Distinct Maternal and Paternal Roles in the Embryo

    Kevin F. O'Connell;Cathy Caron;Kevin R. Kopish;Daryl D. Hurd

  • Activation of flavin-containing oxidases underlies light-induced production of H2O2 in mammalian cells

    Philip E. Hockberger;Timothy A. Skimina;Victoria E. Centonze;Colleen Lavin

Frequent Co-Authors

Oliver Hobert
Oliver Hobert Columbia University
John Sulston
John Sulston Wellcome Sanger Institute
William Amos
William Amos University of Cambridge
Sydney Brenner
Sydney Brenner Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Jeff Hardin
Jeff Hardin University of Wisconsin–Madison
Patricia J. Keely
Patricia J. Keely University of Wisconsin–Madison
Anne Spang
Anne Spang University of Basel
Barry D. Bavister
Barry D. Bavister University of New Orleans
Susan Strome
Susan Strome University of California, Santa Cruz
Paul W. Sternberg
Paul W. Sternberg California Institute of Technology

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