Professor Stephen Barker
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Stephen Barker

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Fields of research

Genetics Microbiology Zoology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), James Cook University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University

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200 works between 1989 and 2025
All (200) Journal Article (187) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (10) Other Outputs (1)

81 - 100 of 200 works

2007

Journal Article

International guidelines for effective control of head louse infestations

Mumcuoglu, K., Barker, S., Burgess, I., Combescot-Lang, C., Dalgleish, R., Larsen, K., Miller, J., Roberts, R. and Aysegul, T. (2007). International guidelines for effective control of head louse infestations. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 6 (4), 409-414.

International guidelines for effective control of head louse infestations

2007

Journal Article

Erratum: Supergroup F Wolbachia bacteria parasitise lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) (Parasitology Research (2007) 100, (479-485) DOI: 10.1007/s00436-006-0309-6)

Covacin, Catherine and Barker, Stephen C. (2007). Erratum: Supergroup F Wolbachia bacteria parasitise lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) (Parasitology Research (2007) 100, (479-485) DOI: 10.1007/s00436-006-0309-6). Parasitology Research, 100 (4), 915-915. doi: 10.1007/s00436-006-0452-0

Erratum: Supergroup F Wolbachia bacteria parasitise lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) (Parasitology Research (2007) 100, (479-485) DOI: 10.1007/s00436-006-0309-6)

2007

Journal Article

Identification of small juvenile scombrids from northwest tropical Australia using mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b sequences

Robertson, M., Ovenden, J. and Barker, S. (2007). Identification of small juvenile scombrids from northwest tropical Australia using mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b sequences. Ichthyological Research, 54 (3), 246-252. doi: 10.1007/s10228-007-0397-z

Identification of small juvenile scombrids from northwest tropical Australia using mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b sequences

2007

Journal Article

Supergroup F Wolbachia bacteria parasitise lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera)

Covacin, C. and Barker, S. (2007). Supergroup F Wolbachia bacteria parasitise lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera). Parasitology Research, 100 (3), 479-485. doi: 10.1007/s00436-006-0309-6

Supergroup F Wolbachia bacteria parasitise lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera)

2007

Journal Article

Mitochondrial genomes of parasitic arthropods: Implications for studies of population genetics and evolution

Shao, R. and Barker, S. C. (2007). Mitochondrial genomes of parasitic arthropods: Implications for studies of population genetics and evolution. Parasitology, 134 (2), 153-167. doi: 10.1017/S0031182006001429

Mitochondrial genomes of parasitic arthropods: Implications for studies of population genetics and evolution

2007

Journal Article

A mitochondrial genome phylogeny of Diptera: whole genome sequence data accurately resolve relationships over broad timescales with high precision

Cameron, S. L., Lambkin, C. L., Barker, S. C. and Whiting, M. F. (2007). A mitochondrial genome phylogeny of Diptera: whole genome sequence data accurately resolve relationships over broad timescales with high precision. Systematic Entomology, 32 (1), 40-59. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3113.2006.00355.x

A mitochondrial genome phylogeny of Diptera: whole genome sequence data accurately resolve relationships over broad timescales with high precision

2006

Journal Article

Sequencing a new target genome: The Boophilus microplus (Acari : Ixodidae) genome project

Guerrero, Felix D., Nene, Vishvanath M., George, John E., Barker, Stephen C. and Willadsen, Peter (2006). Sequencing a new target genome: The Boophilus microplus (Acari : Ixodidae) genome project. Journal of Medical Entomology, 43 (1), 9-16. doi: 10.1603/0022-2585(2006)043[0009:SANTGT]2.0.CO;2

Sequencing a new target genome: The Boophilus microplus (Acari : Ixodidae) genome project

2006

Journal Article

Transmission ratio distortion in the human body louse, Pediculus humanus (Insecta : Phthiraptera)

McMeniman, C. J. and Barker, S. C. (2006). Transmission ratio distortion in the human body louse, Pediculus humanus (Insecta : Phthiraptera). Heredity, 96 (1), 63-68. doi: 10.1038/sj.hdy.6800760

Transmission ratio distortion in the human body louse, Pediculus humanus (Insecta : Phthiraptera)

2006

Journal Article

Mitochondrial genomics and the new insect order Mantophasmatodea

Cameron, Stephen L., Barker, Stephen C. and Whiting, Michael F. (2006). Mitochondrial genomics and the new insect order Mantophasmatodea. Molecular Phylogenetics And Evolution, 38 (1), 274-279. doi: 10.1016/j.ympev.2005.09.020

Mitochondrial genomics and the new insect order Mantophasmatodea

2006

Journal Article

Extraordinary number of gene rearrangements in the mitochondrial genomes of lice (Phthiraptera : Insecta)

Covacin, C., Shao, R., Cameron, S. and Barker, S. C. (2006). Extraordinary number of gene rearrangements in the mitochondrial genomes of lice (Phthiraptera : Insecta). Insect Molecular Biology, 15 (1), 63-68. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2583.2005.00608.x

Extraordinary number of gene rearrangements in the mitochondrial genomes of lice (Phthiraptera : Insecta)

2006

Journal Article

Proteins in the saliva of the Ixodida (ticks): Pharmacological features and biological significance

Steen, N. A., Barker, S. C. and Alewood, P. F. (2006). Proteins in the saliva of the Ixodida (ticks): Pharmacological features and biological significance. Toxicon, 47 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2005.09.010

Proteins in the saliva of the Ixodida (ticks): Pharmacological features and biological significance

2006

Journal Article

Molecular mechanisms for the variation of mitochondrial gene content and gene arrangement among chigger mites of the genus Leptotrombidium (Acari : Acariformes)

Shao, R. F., Barker, S. C., Mitani, H., Takahashi, M. and Fukunaga, M. (2006). Molecular mechanisms for the variation of mitochondrial gene content and gene arrangement among chigger mites of the genus Leptotrombidium (Acari : Acariformes). Journal of Molecular Evolution, 63 (2), 251-261. doi: 10.1007/s00239-005-0196-y

Molecular mechanisms for the variation of mitochondrial gene content and gene arrangement among chigger mites of the genus Leptotrombidium (Acari : Acariformes)

2005

Journal Article

Unravelling the evolution of the head lice and body lice of humans

Leo, Natalie P. and Barker, Stephen C. (2005). Unravelling the evolution of the head lice and body lice of humans. Parasitology Research, 98 (1), 44-47. doi: 10.1007/s00436-005-0013-y

Unravelling the evolution of the head lice and body lice of humans

2005

Journal Article

Novel mitochondrial gene content and gene arrangement indicate illegitimate inter-mtDNA recombination in the chigger mite, Leptotrombidium pallidum

Shao, R. F., Mitani, H., Barker, S. C., Takahashi, M. and Fukunaga, M. (2005). Novel mitochondrial gene content and gene arrangement indicate illegitimate inter-mtDNA recombination in the chigger mite, Leptotrombidium pallidum. Journal of Molecular Evolution, 60 (6), 764-773. doi: 10.1007/s00239-004-0226-1

Novel mitochondrial gene content and gene arrangement indicate illegitimate inter-mtDNA recombination in the chigger mite, Leptotrombidium pallidum

2005

Journal Article

Relationships among the three major lineages of the Acari (Arthropoda : Arachnida) inferred from small subunit rRNA: Paraphyly of the parasitiformes with respect to the opilioacariformes and relative rates of nucleotide substitution

Murrell, Anna, Dobson, Susan J., Walter, David E., Campbell, Nick J. H., Shao, Renfu and Barker, Stephen C. (2005). Relationships among the three major lineages of the Acari (Arthropoda : Arachnida) inferred from small subunit rRNA: Paraphyly of the parasitiformes with respect to the opilioacariformes and relative rates of nucleotide substitution. Invertebrate Systematics, 19 (5), 383-389. doi: 10.1071/IS05027

Relationships among the three major lineages of the Acari (Arthropoda : Arachnida) inferred from small subunit rRNA: Paraphyly of the parasitiformes with respect to the opilioacariformes and relative rates of nucleotide substitution

2005

Journal Article

Multiple origins of parasitism in lice: phylogenetic analysis of SSU rDNA indicates that the Phthiraptera and Psocoptera are not monophyletic

Murrell, A. and Barker, S. C. (2005). Multiple origins of parasitism in lice: phylogenetic analysis of SSU rDNA indicates that the Phthiraptera and Psocoptera are not monophyletic. Parasitology Research, 97 (4), 274-280. doi: 10.1007/s00436-005-1413-8

Multiple origins of parasitism in lice: phylogenetic analysis of SSU rDNA indicates that the Phthiraptera and Psocoptera are not monophyletic

2005

Journal Article

Endurance is paradoxical

Barker, Stephen and Dowe, Phil (2005). Endurance is paradoxical. Analysis, 65 (285), 69-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8284.2005.00526.x

Endurance is paradoxical

2005

Journal Article

Evolution of duplicate control regions in the mitochondrial genomes of metazoa: A case study with Australasian Ixodes ticks

Shao, Renfu, Barker, Stephen C., Mitani, Harumi, Aoki, Yayoi and Fukunaga, Masahito (2005). Evolution of duplicate control regions in the mitochondrial genomes of metazoa: A case study with Australasian Ixodes ticks. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 22 (3), 620-629. doi: 10.1093/molbev/msi047

Evolution of duplicate control regions in the mitochondrial genomes of metazoa: A case study with Australasian Ixodes ticks

2005

Journal Article

The head and body lice of humans are genetically distinct (Insecta : Phthiraptera, Pediculidae): evidence from double infestations

Leo, N. P., Hughes, J. M., Yang, X., Poudel, S. K. S., Brogdon, W. G. and Barker, S. C. (2005). The head and body lice of humans are genetically distinct (Insecta : Phthiraptera, Pediculidae): evidence from double infestations. Heredity, 95 (1), 34-40. doi: 10.1038/sj.hdy.6800663

The head and body lice of humans are genetically distinct (Insecta : Phthiraptera, Pediculidae): evidence from double infestations

2005

Conference Publication

The mitochondrial genomes of ticks and their kin: A review plus the description of the mitochondrial genomes of Ambylomma triguttatum and Ornithodoros porcinus

Shao, Renfu, Fukunaga, Masahito and Barker, Stephen C. (2005). The mitochondrial genomes of ticks and their kin: A review plus the description of the mitochondrial genomes of Ambylomma triguttatum and Ornithodoros porcinus. 5th International Congress of Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases, Neuchatel, Switzerland, August 2005.

The mitochondrial genomes of ticks and their kin: A review plus the description of the mitochondrial genomes of Ambylomma triguttatum and Ornithodoros porcinus

Past funding

  • 2012 - 2014
    Evolution and function of fragmented animal mitochondrial genomes (ARC Discovery Project administered by The University of the Sunshine Coast)
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Do cleaner-fish control infections of parasitic protozoa transmitted by gnathiid isopods and leeches?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Combating Head Lice With Marine Derived Anti-Parasitics
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Do cleaner fish control fish infections transmitted by parasites?
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2006
    Susceptibility of Aedes Aegypti in North Queensland to insecticides (continuation of 'Biochemical tests for resistance to insecticides in Aedes Aegypti')
    Queensland Health Arbovirus Research
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Resistance to pediculicides in head lice, Pediculus humanus var. capitis.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Origins of Parasitism in the Psocodea (Insecta)
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Evolution of lice
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2004
    Control of Perkinsus disease in abalone
    Fisheries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    Resistance to pediculicides in head lice
    New South Wales Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Preliminary investigation of resistance to pediculicides in head lice in Queensland
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Phylogeny and evolution of rhipicephaline ticks.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Are the parasites of Spanish mackerel suitable markers of stocks of this species?
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Biopesticides for veterinary parasites
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Phylogeny and evolution of lice
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Evolution of the mitochondrial genomes of chelicerate arthropods
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Phylogeny and evolution of lice
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1993 - 1999
    Genetic variation, resistance to acaricides and immunological cross-reactivity in ticks that infest cattle in Zimbabwe and Australia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Ticks of reptiles of Australasia

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

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