John G. Williams

20.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
141 papers, 15.2k citations indexed

About

John G. Williams is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy. According to data from OpenAlex, John G. Williams has authored 141 papers receiving a total of 15.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Molecular Biology, 20 papers in Analytical Chemistry and 16 papers in Spectroscopy. Recurrent topics in John G. Williams's work include Analytical chemistry methods development (19 papers), Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications (14 papers) and Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (11 papers). John G. Williams is often cited by papers focused on Analytical chemistry methods development (19 papers), Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications (14 papers) and Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (11 papers). John G. Williams collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand. John G. Williams's co-authors include Scott Tingey, J. Antoni Rafalski, Anne R. Kubelik, Kenneth J. Livak, Michael K. Hanafey, Steven D. Tanksley, Gregory B. Martin, Kym E. Jarvis, Alan L. Gray and Charles J. Arntzen and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nucleic Acids Research and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

John G. Williams

131 papers receiving 12.9k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

DNA polymorphisms amplified by arbitrary primers are useful as genetic markers

1990 10.4k citations John G. Williams, Anne R. Kubelik et al. Nucleic Acids Research profile →
[51] Genetic analysis using random amplified polymorphic DNA markers

1993 637 citations John G. Williams, Michael K. Hanafey et al. Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology profile →

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José Castresana Spain

J. T. Trevors Canada

Steven E. Lindow United States

Ben Lugtenberg Netherlands

Sarah J. Gurr United Kingdom

Nigel P. Brown United Kingdom

Yanqing Zhou China

David Lane France

Chenna Ramu Germany

Malcolm J. Bennett United Kingdom

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of John G. Williams

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20 of 20 papers shown

Miller, Rachel E., et al.. (2008). Synthesis and Stability of Novel Terminal Phosphate-Labeled Nucleotides. Nucleosides Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids. 27(1). 18–30. 7 indexed citations

Williams, John G., et al.. (2008). An artificial processivity clamp made with streptavidin facilitates oriented attachment of polymerase–DNA complexes to surfaces. Nucleic Acids Research. 36(18). e121–e121. 13 indexed citations

Williams, John G., et al.. (1999). Chitosan and chitosan sulfate have opposing effects on collagen–fibroblast interactions. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 7(5). 400–406. 17 indexed citations

Craw, Dave, John G. Williams, & R. D. Johnstone. (1997). Regional metamorphic Cu mobilisation in calc‐alkaline rocks, Eglinton valley, Southland, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 40(1). 31–41. 5 indexed citations

Barrett, Jon, Paul Whittaker, John G. Williams, & T. Lind. (1994). Absorption of non-haem iron from food during normal pregnancy. BMJ. 309(6947). 79–82. 120 indexed citations

Williams, John G., et al.. (1993). [21] Use of randomly amplified polymorphic DNA markers in comparative genome studies. Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology. 224. 294–309. 135 indexed citations

Williams, John G., et al.. (1993). Interrogation of radiation effects in nuclear pressure vessel steels using magnetic properties measurements. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society. 69. 1 indexed citations

Williams, John G., et al.. (1993). Genetic mapping of mutations using phenotypic pools and mapped RAPD markers. Nucleic Acids Research. 21(11). 2697–2702. 46 indexed citations

Williams, John G., Michael K. Hanafey, J. Antoni Rafalski, & Scott Tingey. (1993). [51] Genetic analysis using random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology. 218. 704–740. 637 indexed citations breakdown →

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Six, Erich W., Melvin G. Sunshine, John G. Williams, Elisabeth Haggård‐Ljungquist, & Bjørn H. Lindqvist. (1991). Morphopoietic switch mutations of bacteriophage P2. Virology. 182(1). 34–46. 33 indexed citations

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Whittaker, Paul, T. Lind, & John G. Williams. (1991). Iron absorption during normal human pregnancy: a study using stable isotopes. British Journal Of Nutrition. 65(3). 457–463. 45 indexed citations

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Williams, John G., Anne R. Kubelik, Kenneth J. Livak, J. Antoni Rafalski, & Scott Tingey. (1990). DNA polymorphisms amplified by arbitrary primers are useful as genetic markers. Nucleic Acids Research. 18(22). 6531–6535. 10426 indexed citations breakdown →

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Jarvis, Kym E. & John G. Williams. (1989). The analysis of geological samples by slurry nebulisation inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Chemical Geology. 77(1). 53–63. 28 indexed citations

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Chisholm, Dexter A. & John G. Williams. (1988). Nucleotide sequence of psbC, the gene encoding the CP-43 chlorophyll a-binding protein of Photosystem II, in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis 6803. Plant Molecular Biology. 10(4). 293–301. 40 indexed citations

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Vermaas, Wim, John G. Williams, & Charles J. Arntzen. (1987). Sequencing and modification of psbB, the gene encoding the CP-47 protein of Photosystem II, in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis 6803. Plant Molecular Biology. 8(4). 317–326. 102 indexed citations

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Williams, John G. & Ian E.M. Smith. (1983). The Hollyford Gabbronorite — A calcalkaline cumulate. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 26(4). 345–357. 12 indexed citations

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Williams, John G.. (1983). Geochemistry and mineralisation of the southern part of the Darran Complex, Fiordland, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 26(1). 128–129. 1 indexed citations

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Waterhouse, J. B., J. D. Campbell, & John G. Williams. (1983). Early Permian brachiopods and molluscs from Gondor Formation, Eglinton valley, Southland. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 26(3). 301–307. 9 indexed citations

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Williams, John G., et al.. (1983). Simulation of plant temperature and water loss by the desert succulent, Agave deserti. Oecologia. 57(3). 291–297. 18 indexed citations

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Williams, John G.. (1978). Eglinton Volcanics—stratigraphy, petrography, and metamorphism. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 21(6). 713–732. 32 indexed citations

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