Michael Fenech

31.0k total citations · 7 hit papers
273 papers, 21.1k citations indexed

About

Michael Fenech is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cancer Research and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael Fenech has authored 273 papers receiving a total of 21.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 123 papers in Molecular Biology, 119 papers in Cancer Research and 48 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in Michael Fenech's work include Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment (114 papers), DNA Repair Mechanisms (86 papers) and Folate and B Vitamins Research (47 papers). Michael Fenech is often cited by papers focused on Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment (114 papers), DNA Repair Mechanisms (86 papers) and Folate and B Vitamins Research (47 papers). Michael Fenech collaborates with scholars based in Australia, Italy and United States. Michael Fenech's co-authors include Alexander A. Morley, Philip Thomas, Stefano Bonassi, Micheline Kirsch‐Volders, Claudia Bolognesi, Jimmy W. Crott, Nathan J. O’Callaghan, Siegfried Knasmueller, Nina Holland and Hannu Norppa and has published in prestigious journals such as Nucleic Acids Research, PLoS ONE and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

In The Last Decade

Michael Fenech

268 papers receiving 20.5k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

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.

Cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay

2007 1.6k citations Michael Fenech profile →
Measurement of micronuclei in lymphocytes

1985 1.6k citations Michael Fenech, Alexander A. Morley profile →
Molecular mechanisms of micronucleus, nucleoplasmic bridge and nuclear bud formation in mammalian and human cells

2010 940 citations Michael Fenech, Micheline Kirsch‐Volders et al. Mutagenesis profile →
Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development—Folate Review

2015 901 citations Michael Fenech et al. profile →
The cytokinesis-block micronucleus technique: A detailed description of the method and its application to genotoxicity studies in human populations

1993 874 citations Michael Fenech profile →
Report from the in vitro micronucleus assay working group

2003 510 citations Micheline Kirsch‐Volders, Michael Fenech et al. profile →
Cytokinesis-block micronucleus method in human lymphocytes: effect of in vivo ageing and low dose X-irradiation

1986 467 citations Michael Fenech, Alexander A. Morley profile →

Peers

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Andrew Collins Norway

Narendra P. Singh United States

Martyn T. Smith United States

Raymond R. Tice United States

Stefano Bonassi Italy

Edward L. Schneider United States

Takashi Sügimura Japan

Peter Möller Germany

Jerrold M. Ward United States

Regina M. Santella United States

Andrew Collins Norway

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Fenech, Michael, Claudia Bolognesi, Armen Nersesyan, Siegfried Knasmueller, & Stefano Bonassi. (2025). Innovating the buccal micronucleus cytome assay to improve its utility as a biomarker of in vivo genotoxicity. Mutagenesis. 41(1-2). 28–36.

Nersesyan, Armen, Stefania Proietti, Siegfried Knasmüller, Stefano Bonassi, & Michael Fenech. (2025). High correlation between micronuclei in lymphocytes and buccal cells in humans provides further validation of their use as biomarkers of DNA damage and cancer risks in vivo. Mutagenesis. 41(1-2). 81–89. 6 indexed citations

Kirsch‐Volders, Micheline, Miroslav Mišík, & Michael Fenech. (2025). Tetraploidy in normal tissues and diseases: mechanisms and consequences. Chromosoma. 134(1). 3–3. 1 indexed citations

Deo, Permal, et al.. (2023). Effect of iron and calcium on radiation sensitivity in prostate cancer patients relative to controls. Mutagenesis. 38(6). 305–314. 1 indexed citations

Dhillon, Varinderpal S., Permal Deo, Philip Thomas, & Michael Fenech. (2023). Low Magnesium in Conjunction with High Homocysteine and Less Sleep Accelerates Telomere Attrition in Healthy Elderly Australian. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(2). 982–982. 11 indexed citations

Thomas, Philip, et al.. (2023). Red Blood Cell Fatty Acid Profiles Are Significantly Altered in South Australian Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease Cases Compared to Matched Controls. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(18). 14164–14164. 6 indexed citations

Shahril, Mohd Razif, et al.. (2022). Association between Diet-related Behaviour and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Scoping Review. Journal of Cancer Prevention. 27(4). 208–220. 7 indexed citations

Kadar, Masne, et al.. (2022). Interrelation of food selectivity, oral sensory sensitivity, and nutrient intake in children with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review. Research in autism spectrum disorders. 93. 101928–101928. 18 indexed citations

Young, Clifford, Bradley S. Simpson, Maurizio Costabile, et al.. (2022). Methylglyoxal Impairs Sister Chromatid Separation in Lymphocytes. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(8). 4139–4139. 3 indexed citations

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Shahril, Mohd Razif, Geeta Appannah, Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed, et al.. (2021). 'Energy-dense, high-SFA and low-fiber' dietary pattern lowered adiponectin but not leptin concentration of breast cancer survivors. UniSA Research Outputs Repository (University of South Australia). 5 indexed citations

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Fenech, Michael, et al.. (2019). Electron microscopy and its role in advanced lithium-ion battery research. Sustainable Energy & Fuels. 3(7). 1623–1646. 30 indexed citations

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Guo, Xihan, et al.. (2018). The molecular origins and pathophysiological consequences of micronuclei: New insights into an age-old problem. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research. 779. 1–35. 90 indexed citations

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Fenech, Michael. (2017). Vitamins Associated with Brain Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer Disease: Biomarkers, Epidemiological and Experimental Evidence, Plausible Mechanisms, and Knowledge Gaps. Advances in Nutrition. 8(6). 958–970. 53 indexed citations

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Bull, Caroline F., Graham Mayrhofer, Nathan J. O’Callaghan, et al.. (2013). Folate Deficiency Induces Dysfunctional Long and Short Telomeres; Both States Are Associated with Hypomethylation and DNA Damage in Human WIL2-NS Cells. Cancer Prevention Research. 7(1). 128–138. 53 indexed citations

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Fenech, Michael. (2013). A public health genomics approach to improving well-being based on DNA damage prevention using nutritional, life-style, environmental and psycho-social strategies. 32(1). 9. 3 indexed citations

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Bolognesi, Claudia, Siegfried Knasmueller, Armen Nersesyan, Philip Thomas, & Michael Fenech. (2013). The HUMNxl scoring criteria for different cell types and nuclear anomalies in the buccal micronucleus cytome assay – An update and expanded photogallery. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research. 753(2). 100–113. 169 indexed citations

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Symonds, Erin L., et al.. (2012). The influence of folate and methionine on intestinal tumour development in the ApcMin/+ mouse model. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research. 751(1). 64–75. 8 indexed citations

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Furness, Denise, Gustaaf Dekker, William M. Hague, T. Yee Khong, & Michael Fenech. (2010). Increased lymphocyte micronucleus frequency in early pregnancy is associated prospectively with pre-eclampsia and/or intrauterine growth restriction. Mutagenesis. 25(5). 489–498. 44 indexed citations

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O’Callaghan, Nathan J., Caroline F. Bull, Lauren D. Palmer, et al.. (2008). Buccal cells: a non-invasive measurement of selenium, zinc and magnesium status, and telomere length.. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 17. 2 indexed citations

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Fenech, Michael & Alexander A. Morley. (1985). Solutions to the kinetic problem in the micronucleus assay.. PubMed. 43(172-173). 233–46. 153 indexed citations

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