Yichen Liu

2.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
47 papers, 1.0k citations indexed

About

Yichen Liu is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Genetics and Archeology. According to data from OpenAlex, Yichen Liu has authored 47 papers receiving a total of 1.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 22 papers in Molecular Biology, 11 papers in Genetics and 7 papers in Archeology. Recurrent topics in Yichen Liu's work include Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (7 papers), Forensic and Genetic Research (6 papers) and Biosensors and Analytical Detection (5 papers). Yichen Liu is often cited by papers focused on Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques (7 papers), Forensic and Genetic Research (6 papers) and Biosensors and Analytical Detection (5 papers). Yichen Liu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Australia. Yichen Liu's co-authors include Fuhua Li, Jianhai Xiang, Xiaojun Zhang, Wei Luan, Bo Dong, Qiaomei Fu, Bing Wang, Bing Wang, Liusuo Zhang and Bingling Li and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Cell and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Yichen Liu

39 papers receiving 974 citations

Hit Papers

The deep population history of northern East Asia from th... 2021 2026 2022 2024 2021 25 50 75
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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. The deep population history of northern East Asia from the Late Pleistocene to the Holocene
    2021 87 citations Yichen Liu, Ruowei Yang et al. Cell profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Yichen Liu China 14 486 301 167 137 111 47 1.0k
Shulin He China 18 254 0.5× 410 1.4× 195 1.2× 168 1.2× 23 0.2× 55 969
Robert L. Dorit United States 14 963 2.0× 58 0.2× 323 1.9× 55 0.4× 22 0.2× 38 1.4k
Sherill K. Curtis United States 16 279 0.6× 150 0.5× 87 0.5× 48 0.4× 48 0.4× 59 739
Rodrigo Nunes da Fonseca Brazil 19 460 0.9× 94 0.3× 164 1.0× 185 1.4× 19 0.2× 67 954
Wilmar L. Salo United States 14 214 0.4× 96 0.3× 88 0.5× 88 0.6× 16 0.1× 23 823
Wattana Weerachatyanukul Thailand 26 487 1.0× 396 1.3× 171 1.0× 145 1.1× 17 0.2× 93 1.6k
Jianxiu Chen China 23 495 1.0× 311 1.0× 117 0.7× 151 1.1× 53 0.5× 82 1.4k
Ziv Roth Israel 13 260 0.5× 192 0.6× 73 0.4× 37 0.3× 21 0.2× 17 620
Jian He China 19 1.3k 2.7× 241 0.8× 177 1.1× 36 0.3× 20 0.2× 72 1.7k
Joy J. Winzerling United States 18 564 1.2× 291 1.0× 86 0.5× 421 3.1× 16 0.1× 31 1.2k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Yichen Liu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Yichen Liu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Yichen Liu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Yichen Liu based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Yichen Liu. Yichen Liu is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Li, Zhijuan, Bin Yao, Chao Ma, et al.. (2025). One-pot synthesis of Sub-3 nm high-entropy alloy nanoparticles in hollow nanospheres for pH-universal hydrogen evolution. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 702(Pt 2). 139029–139029.
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Liu, Yichen, et al.. (2024). Nanobody-based strategy for rapid and accurate pathogen detection: A case of COVID-19 testing. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 263. 116598–116598. 7 indexed citations
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Bennett, Alicia, Yichen Liu, & Qiaomei Fu. (2024). Reconstructing the Human Population History of East Asia through Ancient Genomics. Cambridge University Press eBooks. 2 indexed citations
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Liu, Yichen, et al.. (2023). Aptamer‐Based Antibiotic Electrochemical Detection Platform Using Portable Plastic Gold Electrode and Multichannel Chip. Chinese Journal of Chemistry. 42(2). 171–176. 9 indexed citations
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Wang, Weimin, et al.. (2023). Natural aporphine alkaloids: A comprehensive review of phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, anticancer activities, and clinical application. Journal of Advanced Research. 63. 231–253. 12 indexed citations
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Zhu, Ying, et al.. (2023). Emerging Trends and Focus in Human Skin Microbiome Over the Last Decade: A Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review. Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. Volume 16. 2153–2173. 4 indexed citations
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Liu, Yichen, Wei Wen Wong, Adam J. Kessler, et al.. (2023). Using sedimentary prokaryotic communities to assess historical changes in the Gippsland Lakes. Freshwater Biology. 68(11). 1839–1858. 3 indexed citations
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Miao, Bo, Yalin Liu, Ruowei Yang, et al.. (2022). Assessment of contaminants associated with gold-standard ancient DNA protocols. Science Bulletin. 68(1). 5–9.
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Liu, Yichen, E. Andrew Bennett, & Qiaomei Fu. (2022). Evolving ancient DNA techniques and the future of human history. Cell. 185(15). 2632–2635. 13 indexed citations
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Liu, Yichen, et al.. (2018). CHINESE PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH CONCESSION IN TIANJIN, CHINA. Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ). 83(754). 2465–2474. 1 indexed citations
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Cao, Jinjun, Yichen Liu, Yuhui Yang, et al.. (2015). Molecular characterization and functional analysis of the ultraspiracle (USP) in the oriental fruit moth Grapholita molesta (Lepidoptera: Olethreutidae). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 190. 54–62. 27 indexed citations
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Liu, Yichen, et al.. (2014). THE DEVELOPMENT INTENT AND DETAILS OF THE BRITISH EXTRA RURAL EXTENSION IN TIANJIN, CHINA. Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ). 79(704). 2191–2198.
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Zhang, Zhenhua, Wei Tian, Dongyang Liu, et al.. (2010). Characterization of a cryptic plasmid pPZZ84 from Bacillus pumilus. Plasmid. 64(3). 200–203. 11 indexed citations
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Liu, Yichen, Fuhua Li, Bing Wang, et al.. (2008). A serpin from Chinese shrimp Fenneropenaeus chinensis is responsive to bacteria and WSSV challenge. Fish & Shellfish Immunology. 26(3). 345–351. 43 indexed citations
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Luan, Wei, Fuhua Li, Bing Wang, et al.. (2007). Molecular characteristics and expression analysis of calreticulin in Chinese shrimp Fenneropenaeus chinensis. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 147(3). 482–491. 51 indexed citations
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Zhang, Qingli, Fuhua Li, Bing Wang, et al.. (2006). The mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase gene in Chinese shrimp Fenneropenaeus chinensis: Cloning, distribution and expression. Developmental & Comparative Immunology. 31(5). 429–440. 94 indexed citations
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Liu, Yichen, Fuhua Li, Bo Dong, et al.. (2006). Molecular cloning, characterization and expression analysis of a putative C-type lectin (Fclectin) gene in Chinese shrimp Fenneropenaeus chinensis. Molecular Immunology. 44(4). 598–607. 156 indexed citations

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