Elijah I. Christenson Data-verified

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Last publication 2023 Last refreshed 2026-03-16

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1 h-index 2 pubs 1 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Elijah I. Christenson's research focuses on the characterization of actinobacteriophage, viruses that infect bacteria within the Actinobacteria phylum. His work includes developing and adapting laboratory techniques, such as an optical density-based microplate assay, to better understand the infection process of these phages. Christenson has also contributed to the field by sequencing the complete genomes of specific actinobacteriophages, including Chop, DelRio, and GrandSlam, which were isolated from soil samples in central Arkansas. These efforts expand the genomic database of bacteriophages and provide foundational data for future studies on phage biology and potential applications. His research collaborations include work with Ruth Plymale, John H. Crum, Nathan S. Reyna at Ouachita Baptist University, and Emme M. Edmondson at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

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  • h-index: 1
  • Publications: 2
  • Citations: 1

Selected Publications

  • An Adapted Optical Density-Based Microplate Assay for Characterizing Actinobacteriophage Infection (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Complete Genome Sequences of Chop, DelRio, and GrandSlam, Three <i>Gordonia</i> Phages Isolated from Soil in Central Arkansas (2023)

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