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Robert I. Richards

Robert I. Richards

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Genetics

D-Index
69
Citations
30860
World Ranking
2314
National Ranking
77

Overview

Robert I. Richards is affiliated with the University of Adelaide in Australia and has focused their research primarily within the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work spans several subfields, including Genetics, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health.

The researcher's recent publications cover topics related to genetics and neurodevelopmental disorders, RNA modifications and cancer, autism spectrum disorder research, prenatal screening and diagnostics, genetic syndromes and imprinting, genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, and advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Robert I. Richards include:

  • Molecular Biology of the WWOX Gene That Spans Chromosomal Fragile Site FRA16D, 2021, Cells
  • Zebrafish Chromosome 14 Gene Differential Expression in the fmr1hu2787 Model of Fragile X Syndrome, 2021, Frontiers in Genetics
  • Single-cell sequencing shows mosaic aneuploidy in most human embryos, 2024, Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • Sexual selection's role in the persistence of polymorphism in an aposematic signal, 2025, Evolution

The frequent co-authors who have collaborated with Robert I. Richards include Karissa Barthelson, Lachlan Baer, Yang Dong, Melanie L. Hand, and Zac Pujic.

The primary publication venues for this researcher reflect a diverse engagement with scientific journals, including Frontiers in Genetics, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Cells, and Evolution.

Robert I. Richards's work addresses several key scientific topics:

  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
  • Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
  • Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Ancient missense mutations in a new member of the RoRet gene family are likely to cause familial Mediterranean fever

    I. Aksentijevich;M. Centola;Z. M. Deng;R. Sood

  • Mapping of DNA instability at the fragile X to a trinucleotide repeat sequence p(CCG)n.

    EJ Kremer;M Pritchard;M Lynch;S Yu

  • Characterization of DNA sequences through which cadmium and glucocorticoid hormones induce human metallothionein-IIA gene.

    Michael Karin;Alois Haslinger;Heidi Holtgreve;Robert I. Richards

  • Ancient missense mutations in a new member of the RoRet gene family are likely to cause familial Mediterranean fever. The International FMF Consortium.

    N Zaks;JE Balow;E Mansfield;M. E. Mangelsdorf

  • Fragile X genotype characterized by an unstable region of DNA

    S. Yu;M. Pritchard;E. Kremer;M. Lynch

  • Incidence and origin of "null" alleles in the (AC)n microsatellite markers.

    D. F. Callen;A. D. Thompson;Yang Shen;H. A. Phillips

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Human metallothionein genes--primary structure of the metallothionein-II gene and a related processed gene.

    Michael Karin;Michael Karin;Robert I. Richards

  • Simple tandem DNA repeats and human genetic disease.

    Grant R. Sutherland;Robert I. Richards

  • Dynamic mutations: a new class of mutations causing human disease.

    Robert I. Richards;Grant R. Sutherland

  • Simple repeat DNA is not replicated simply.

    Robert I. Richards;Grant R. Sutherland

  • Structural and functional analysis of the human metallothionein-IA gene: differential induction by metal ions and glucocorticoids.

    Robert I. Richards;Adriana Heguy;Michael Karin

  • Primary structure and evolution of rat growth hormone gene.

    Andrea Barta;Robert I. Richards;John D. Baxter;John Shine

  • Common chromosomal fragile site FRA16D sequence: identification of the FOR gene spanning FRA16D and homozygous deletions and translocation breakpoints in cancer cells

    Karin Ried;Merran Finnis;Lynne Hobson;Marie Mangelsdorf

  • Structure of mouse kallikrein gene family suggests a role in specific processing of biologically active peptides.

    Anthony J. Mason;Bronwyn A. Evans;David R. Cox;John Shine

  • Erratum to: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition) (Autophagy, 12, 1, 1-222, 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Fragile and unstable chromosomes in cancer: causes and consequences.

    Robert I. Richards

  • A Third Wilms' Tumor Locus on Chromosome 16q

    Marion A. Maw;Paul E. Grundy;Lynn J. Millow;Michael R. Eccles

  • Fragile-X syndrome: Unique genetics of the heritable unstable element

    S. Yu;J. Mulley;D. Loesch;G. Turner

Frequent Co-Authors

Grant R. Sutherland
Grant R. Sutherland University of Adelaide
David F. Callen
David F. Callen University of Adelaide
Elizabeth Baker
Elizabeth Baker Pathwest Laboratory Medicine
Norman A. Doggett
Norman A. Doggett Los Alamos National Laboratory
John C. Mulley
John C. Mulley Bangor University
Eric J. Kremer
Eric J. Kremer University of Montpellier
Ivona Aksentijevich
Ivona Aksentijevich National Institutes of Health
John Shine
John Shine Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Catherine M. Suter
Catherine M. Suter University of New South Wales
Elon Pras
Elon Pras Tel Aviv University

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