Michael J Simmons

2.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
51 papers, 1.9k citations indexed

About

Michael J Simmons is a scholar working on Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael J Simmons has authored 51 papers receiving a total of 1.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 41 papers in Plant Science, 39 papers in Molecular Biology and 14 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in Michael J Simmons's work include Chromosomal and Genetic Variations (37 papers), CRISPR and Genetic Engineering (14 papers) and Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics (13 papers). Michael J Simmons is often cited by papers focused on Chromosomal and Genetic Variations (37 papers), CRISPR and Genetic Engineering (14 papers) and Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics (13 papers). Michael J Simmons collaborates with scholars based in United States and United Kingdom. Michael J Simmons's co-authors include James F. Crow, William B. Provine, John D Raymond, Jinkyu Lim, Jarad Niemi, Jeremy R Stuart, William R. Engels, Christine R Preston, Nancy Johnson and Fang-miin Sheen and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Genetics and Annual Review of Genetics.

In The Last Decade

Michael J Simmons

51 papers receiving 1.8k citations

Hit Papers

MUTATIONS AFFECTING FITNESS IN DROSOPHILA POPULATIONS 1977 2026 1993 2009 1977 100 200 300 400
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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.

  1. MUTATIONS AFFECTING FITNESS IN DROSOPHILA POPULATIONS
    1977 499 citations Michael J Simmons et al. profile →

Peers

Michael J Simmons
Eric S. Haag United States
Todd A. Sangster United States
L Sandler United States
Andrea J. Betancourt United Kingdom
E. Novitski United States
H A Orr United States
Terrence W. Lyttle United States
Root Gorelick Canada
Uzi Nur United States
Charles F. Baer United States
Eric S. Haag United States
Michael J Simmons
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All Works

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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (2015). piRNA-mediated transposon regulation and the germ-line mutation rate in Drosophila melanogaster males. Mutation research. Fundamental and molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis. 773. 16–21. 4 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (2014). Transposon regulation in Drosophila: piRNA-producing P elements facilitate repression of hybrid dysgenesis by a P element that encodes a repressor polypeptide. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 290(1). 127–140. 7 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (2013). A test for enhancement of cytotype regulation in Drosophila melanogaster by the transposase-encoding P Element ∆2-3. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 288(10). 535–547. 1 indexed citations
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Snustad, D. Peter & Michael J Simmons. (2010). Principles of genetics : international student version. Andalas University Repository (Andalas University). 1 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (2010). Maternal impairment of transposon regulation inDrosophila melanogasterby mutations in the genesaubergine,piwiandSuppressor of variegation 205. Genetics Research. 92(4). 261–272. 8 indexed citations
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Chapman, Eric J., et al.. (2009). Cytotype regulation by telomericPelements inDrosophila melanogaster: variation in regulatory strength and maternal effects. Genetics Research. 91(5). 327–336. 7 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (2008). Does RNA interference influence meiotic crossing over inDrosophila melanogaster?. Genetics Research. 90(3). 253–258. 3 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (1996). Repression of Hybrid Dysgenesis in Drosophila melanogaster by Heat-Shock-Inducible Sense and Antisense P-Element Constructs. Genetics. 144(4). 1529–1544. 26 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J & Charles W. Parkins. (1996). Effects of Stapedial Arch Fractures on Conductive Hearing Loss and Stapedial Reflexes. Ear and Hearing. 17(6). 559–563. 2 indexed citations
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Skinner, Pamela J., et al.. (1995). S elements: a family of Tc1-like transposons in the genome of Drosophila melanogaster.. Genetics. 141(4). 1425–1438. 35 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (1994). Gross chromosome rearrangements mediated by transposable elements in Drosophila melanogaster. BioEssays. 16(4). 269–275. 149 indexed citations
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Raymond, John D, et al.. (1993). Repression of hybrid dysgenesis in Drosophila melanogaster by individual naturally occurring P elements.. Genetics. 133(3). 605–622. 70 indexed citations
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Raymond, John D, et al.. (1991). Inheritance ofP-element regulation inDrosophila melanogaster. Genetics Research. 57(3). 227–234. 8 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (1991). Genetic and molecular analysis of repression in the P–M system of hybrid dysgenesis inDrosophila melanogaster. Genetics Research. 57(3). 213–226. 10 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (1990). Repression of P element-mediated hybrid dysgenesis in Drosophila melanogaster.. Genetics. 124(3). 663–676. 33 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (1990). Quantitative effects of P elements on hybrid dysgenesis in Drosophila melanogaster.. Genetics. 124(3). 647–662. 20 indexed citations
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Simmons, Michael J, et al.. (1980). HIGH MUTABILITY IN MALE HYBRIDS OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER. Genetics. 96(2). 479–490. 38 indexed citations

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