BBA Bioenergetics covers the area of biological membranes involved in energy transfer and conversion. In particular, it focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms and structure-function relationships of bioenergetic components of photosynthesis, mitochondrial and bacterial respiration, oxidative phosphorylation, and motility and transport, as well as their structural aspects. The journal spans applications of advanced biochemical and biophysical approaches, including spectroscopy, structural biology, and molecular modeling in these systems. Additionally, it addresses bioenergetic aspects of mitochondrial biology, including biomedical aspects of energy metabolism, also related to mitochondrial disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
BBA Molecular Basis of Disease addresses the biochemistry and molecular genetics of disease processes and models of human disease. This journal covers aspects of aging, cancer, metabolic-, neurological-, and immunological-based disease. Manuscripts focused on using animal models to elucidate biochemical and mechanistic insight in each of these conditions, are particularly encouraged. Manuscripts should emphasize the underlying mechanisms of disease pathways and provide novel contributions to the understanding and/or treatment of these disorders. Highly descriptive and method development submissions may be declined without full review.Given the complex regulation of gene expression by a vast network of miRNA's, manuscripts describing the regulation of (disease-associated) genes by single miRNAs will only be considered if they provide genuine, novel insight in a disease mechanism. Further, studies restricted to a single cell line will not be considered unless they present truly novel insights.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
BBA Molecular Cell Research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of cellular processes at the molecular level. These include aspects of cellular signaling, signal transduction, cell cycle, apoptosis, intracellular trafficking, secretory and endocytic pathways, biogenesis of cell organelles, cytoskeletal structures, cellular interactions, cell/tissue differentiation and cellular enzymology. Also included are studies at the interface between Cell Biology and Biophysics which apply, for example, novel imaging methods for characterizing cellular processes.Please note: We usually do not consider descriptive manuscripts dealing with the identification of transcripts regulated by single miRNAs or lncRNAs, unless substantial new mechanistic insight into their (patho)physiological activity is provided. Descriptive evaluation of natural compounds as potential drug candidates are generally not within the purview of BBA-MCR, unless novel targets or molecular mechanisms for these compounds are identified.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
BBA Proteins and Proteomics covers protein structure conformation and dynamics; protein folding; protein-ligand interactions; enzyme mechanisms, models and kinetics; protein physical properties and spectroscopy; and proteomics and bioinformatics analyses of protein structure, protein function, or protein regulation.The journal no longer considers manuscripts dealing with binding of compounds such as drugs or drug analogues to circulatory proteins such as serum albumin. These studies are better accommodated in journals dealing with drug design and development.Manuscripts must advance our insights into the molecular and mechanistic properties of proteins. Computational studies must generally be validated or complemented by experimental studies. Studies only consisting of computational work will not be considered unless they provide new theoretical insight that allows us to better understand or reinterpret surprising or unexpected experimental data.Comparative proteomics studies are generally not considered for review unless they provide specific insights into the structural and/or functional properties of individual proteins. Proteomics studies must also address properties of individual proteins and should as far as possible be validated by direct investigations of relevant identified proteins.Concise and comprehensive reviews of recent developments are considered for publication. However, authors are strongly advised to consult one of the Executive Editors before starting a review.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
Cell and Developmental Biology and their Quantitative approaches The Official Journal of The International Society of Developmental BiologistsCells & Development is an international journal covering the areas of cell biology and developmental biology. In addition to publishing work at the interphase of these two disciplines, we also publish work that is purely cell biology as well as classical developmental biology.C&D is the official journal of The International Society of Developmental Biologists (ISDB) which supports the world-wide community of developmental biologists.Cells & Development will consider papers in any area of cell biology or developmental biology, in any model system like animals and plants, using a variety of approaches, such as cellular, biomechanical, molecular, quantitative, computational and theoretical biology.Areas of particular interest include:Cell and tissue morphogenesisCell adhesion and migrationCell shape and polarityBiomechanicsTheoretical modelling of cell and developmental biologyQuantitative biologyStem cell biologyCell differentiationCell proliferation and cell deathEvo-DevoMembrane trafficMetabolic regulationOrgan and organoid developmentRegenerationPublications at the interface of physics and biology often include theoretical work which is summarised in a short form in a Supplementary Text or Supplementary Theory. Authors may want to further describe, extend and give higher visibility to the theoretical work that they have published in this way. We are therefore pleased to announce that Cells & Development will now consider submissions of extended and more detailed versions of Supplementary Theory material published in other biological or generalist journals. To be considered, these articles must introduce significant additional material and discussion of previously published results. They must explicitly refer to the article where the Supplementary Theory text was originally published. Reproduction of the previously published figures or text materials should be minimal and appropriately referenced, in accordance with copyright requirements of the other journal.With this initiative, Cells & Development is aiming at promoting quantitative approaches to biology by giving the opportunity to theorists to better explain and highlight their contribution to multidisciplinary studies.Cells & Development does not publish descriptive studies of gene expression patterns and molecular screens; for submission of such studies see Gene Expression Patterns .
Cell and Developmental Biology and their Quantitative approaches The Official Journal of The International Society of Developmental BiologistsCells & Development is an international journal covering the areas of cell biology and developmental biology. In addition to publishing work at the interphase of these two disciplines, we also publish work that is purely cell biology as well as classical developmental biology.C&D is the official journal of The International Society of Developmental Biologists (ISDB) which supports the world-wide community of developmental biologists.Cells & Development will consider papers in any area of cell biology or developmental biology, in any model system like animals and plants, using a variety of approaches, such as cellular, biomechanical, molecular, quantitative, computational and theoretical biology.Areas of particular interest include:Cell and tissue morphogenesisCell adhesion and migrationCell shape and polarityBiomechanicsTheoretical modelling of cell and developmental biologyQuantitative biologyStem cell biologyCell differentiationCell proliferation and cell deathEvo-DevoMembrane trafficMetabolic regulationOrgan and organoid developmentRegenerationPublications at the interface of physics and biology often include theoretical work which is summarised in a short form in a Supplementary Text or Supplementary Theory. Authors may want to further describe, extend and give higher visibility to the theoretical work that they have published in this way. We are therefore pleased to announce that Cells & Development will now consider submissions of extended and more detailed versions of Supplementary Theory material published in other biological or generalist journals. To be considered, these articles must introduce significant additional material and discussion of previously published results. They must explicitly refer to the article where the Supplementary Theory text was originally published. Reproduction of the previously published figures or text materials should be minimal and appropriately referenced, in accordance with copyright requirements of the other journal.With this initiative, Cells & Development is aiming at promoting quantitative approaches to biology by giving the opportunity to theorists to better explain and highlight their contribution to multidisciplinary studies.Cells & Development does not publish descriptive studies of gene expression patterns and molecular screens; for submission of such studies see Gene Expression Patterns .
Comparative Biochemistry & Physiology (CBP) publishes papers in comparative, environmental and evolutionary physiology.Part B: Biochemical and Molecular Biology (CBPB), focuses on biochemical physiology, primarily bioenergetics/energy metabolism, cell biology, cellular stress responses, enzymology, intermediary metabolism, macromolecular structure and function, gene regulation, evolutionary genetics. Most studies focus on biochemical or molecular analyses that have clear ramifications for physiological processes.All four CBP journals support and follow the editorial direction from all the major societies in the field:Australia & New Zealand Society of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB)American Physiological Society (APS)Canadian Society of Zoologists (CSZ)Deutsche Zoologische Gesellschaft (DZG)European Society of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ESCPB)Japanese Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (JSCPB)South American Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (SASCPB)Societe de Physiologie (SDP)Society for Experimental Biology (SEB)Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology (SICB)Benefits to authorsCBP journals are focused on promoting the authors and the work published in the journal:All articles are carefully evaluated directly by the Editors-in-Chief who are leading experts in their field.Availability: contact the Editor-in-Chief for any questions you may have.The Journal will provide upon request free PDFs to all authors who may not have access to their articles via their institution or library.Publication is free to authors (no color or page charges).Supporting open access: if your funding body or institution requires your article to be open access, CBP offers that option. Please see details here.Reuse figures from any CBP article via "get rights and content" hyperlink available within each article (below author names and affiliations) on ScienceDirect.Please click here for more information on more general author services.Other CBP journals Part A (CBPA): Molecular & Integrative Physiology Part C (CBPC): Toxicology & Pharmacology Part D (CBPD): Genomics and Proteomics
Experimental Parasitology emphasizes modern approaches to parasitology, including molecular biology and immunology. The journal features original research papers on the physiological, metabolic, immunologic, biochemical, nutritional, and chemotherapeutic aspects of parasites and host-parasite relationships.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services .Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
Gene publishes papers that focus on the regulation, expression, function, and evolution of genes in all biological contexts, including all prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, as well as viruses.Gene supports open access and strives to be an international and diverse journal.The following topics, each headed up by a Section Editor who is an expert in the field, are considered for publication:Human Genetics: Encompasses the fields of molecular genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, population genetics, evolutionary genetics, developmental genetics, and clinical genetics. We welcome articles aimed at understanding the molecular basis of human diseases, the genetic diversity and evolution of human populations, and the developmental processes that shape human phenotypes (applications in medicine, biotechnology, forensics, anthropology, and bioethics).Cancer Genetics: We welcome high-quality scientific papers on the cellular, genetic and molecular aspects of cancer, including cancer predisposition and clinical diagnostic applications. Specific areas of interest include descriptions of new chromosomal, molecular, or epigenetic alterations in benign and malignant diseases; novel laboratory approaches for identification and characterization of chromosomal rearrangements or genomic alterations in cancer cells; correlation of genetic changes with pathology and clinical presentation; and the molecular genetics of cancer predisposition.Neurogenetics: The focus is to understand how genetic variations influence the structure and activity of neurons, glia, and neural circuits, as well as how they affect the risk and progression of neurological and psychiatric disorders. We also welcome articles, reviews, and short communications on gene expression and regulation that are modulated by environmental factors and neural activity and how gene therapy can be used to treat or prevent neurological diseases.Animal Genetics: We welcome original manuscripts, reviews, and short reports on frontline research on the molecular genetics, functional genomics, and microbiomics of livestock, marine animals, wildlife, and laboratory animals. Publications may include studies of variation in proteins, metabolomes, genes, transcriptomes, and genomes in relation to phenotypes, mapping of traits gene editing, genetic diversity and epidemiology, epigenetics, epigenomics, multi-omics, and microbiomes.Some of the topics that animal genetics covers are - Inheritance: How genes are passed from parents to offspring and how they determine the physical and behavioral features of animals. - Variation: How genes interact with each other and with the environment to create differences among individuals and populations of animals. - Selection: How natural or artificial forces affect the frequency and distribution of genes and traits in animal populations. - Genetic engineering: How biotechnology can modify the genetic makeup of animals for various purposes, such as improving disease resistance, enhancing performance, or creating transgenic animals. - Genetic testing: How molecular techniques can identify the genetic status of animals for diagnosis, screening, or identification purposes.Genome Editing: We welcome submissions within the field of gene editing, covering various document types, such as reviews, research papers, or short communications on the latest findings and translational research in this evolving area.The broad focus of this section encompassesInvestigations into the regulatory mechanisms of gene editing, exploration of genetic pathways, and specific genes impacting gene editing in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systemsGene editing of somatic and stem cells for all organismsTherapeutic development of novel gene editing tools for the treatment of cancer and inherited diseasesDevelopment of new research tools, such as single-agent applications with oligonucleotides and programmable nucleases, including but not limited to CRISPR/Cas systemsInnovation concerning biomolecular tools that advance genetic engineering objectivesAdditionally, we encourage the submission of reviews or research articles describing the appropriate use of gene editing in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms, with a special emphasis on ethical regulation and guidance provided by the appropriate regulatory agencies.Molecular Ecology: We welcome articles, reviews, and short communications that investigate how environmental factors affect the distribution and abundance of species; how species respond to climate change, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species; how gene expression and epigenetics influence phenotypic variation and plasticity; and how hybridization and introgression shape the genetic structure and speciation of populations. We also aim at publishing articles, reviews, and short communications that address molecular ecology, which provides insights into the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems.Plant Genetics: We welcome manuscripts, reviews, short communication that focus on the molecular mechanisms and evolutionary processes that shape the diversity and function of plant genomes. Topics may include the use of various tools and techniques, such as molecular markers, gene editing, transcriptomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics to investigate the structure, expression, regulation, and interaction of plant genes. Also, applications in agriculture, biotechnology, medicine, and conservation are of interest to Gene.Parasitology and Virology: The focus of this branch is to understand the biology and diversity of parasites and viruses, to identify their modes of transmission and pathogenesis, to develop diagnostic tools and preventive measures, and to find effective treatments and vaccines.We aim at publishing research papers, reviews, and communications related to parasite biology, with particular attention to the effects and physiological alterations to their hosts and vectors and to the strategies implemented by parasites to transmit between hosts and counteract their immune defenses.Microbiology: We welcome articles, reviews, and short communications that investigate microbiology in relation to applications in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, food safety, and environmental engineering.Out of scope areComputational/bioinformatic studies without solid experimental validation of the computed findingsCase report studies reporting solely descriptive observations with no genetic implicationsMendelian randomization studies and meta-analysesAny descriptive study that has no genetic implicationsGene is part of the Gene Family, and you are welcome to submit toGene Reports (Impact Factor 1.3)Human Gene (Impact Factor 0.7)Plant Gene (under Impact Factor review)