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Journals in Life sciences

Elsevier's Life Sciences collection helps researchers get comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information on the study of living organisms, their processes, and interrelationships, spanning disciplines like biology, genetics, and biochemistry, and addressing emerging trends such as genomics, biotechnology, and sustainability, essential for advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field.

  • Antiviral Research

    • ISSN: 0166-3542
    Antiviral Research aims to publish manuscripts in the field of prevention and treatment of viral diseases in humans and vertebrate animals, and encourages authors to the submit manuscripts describing the activity of well-defined chemical compounds for the treatment of viral diseases. The journal is an Official Publication of the International Society for Antiviral Research. The types of papers published in Antiviral Research includes original research reports, short communications, commentaries and invited review* articles on the control of viral infections in humans. The journal’s scope encompasses:antivira... drugs, antibodies and host-response modifiers, including their synthesis, in vitro and in vivo testing and mechanisms of action.identificatio... and validation of new drug targets;laboratory animal models of viral diseases for antiviral efficacy testing;evolution of drug-resistant viruses and the development of effective counter measures;pathogenesi... of viral diseases and mechanisms of viral evasion of host immune responses;assessment... of drug safety;new or improved vaccines against viral infections of humans; the prevention and treatment of viral diseases of vertebrate animals, and reports of the testing of veterinary vaccines in the target animal species. All papers must include a sufficiently detailed description of methods to permit other investigators to replicate the experiments. Authors reporting the antiviral effect of a novel small-molecule drug must reveal its chemical structure. Claims of in vitro or in vivo efficacy of a drug or vaccine must be supported by appropriate statistical analysis that must be clearly described in the manuscript.Antiviral Research journal does not publish reports on viral diseases of plants or of insects, crustaceans or other invertebrates. Studies of viral diseases of livestock and companion animals must be clearly related to the development of realistic therapies. Papers on veterinary vaccines should report findings in the target animal species.We discourage the submission of manuscripts reporting the antiviral activity of unpurified natural products, or of partially purified substances of natural origin for which a mechanism of action has not been determined. Manuscripts claiming an antiviral effect of homeopathic products or other highly diluted preparations, or which fail to clearly identify the biological ingredient or molecule responsible for the antiviral activity of an experimental therapy, will not be considered for publication. Articles describing antiseptics with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity will not be accepted. We discourage the submission of in silico docking studies or other computer-based predictions of antiviral activity that are not supported by data from biological assays. Citations of reports that have not undergone peer review must include the note "[not peer-reviewed]."ISAR members Authors who are ISAR members are encouraged to contact ISAR after their paper has been accepted for publication in order to benefit from their published work being highlighted in ISAR postings on their social media platforms (further details on this will be given in the AVR acceptance letter). *Antiviral Research journal has started a new initiative to publish at least two thematic special issues per year, containing invited reviews in addition to the ad hoc invitations to experts in the areas within the scope of the journal.
  • Contraception

    • ISSN: 0010-7824
    An international reproductive health journal The Official Journal of the Society of Family PlanningThe journal Contraception wishes to advance reproductive health through the rapid publication of the best and most interesting new scholarship regarding contraception and related fields such as abortion. The journal welcomes manuscripts from investigators working in the laboratory, clinical and social sciences, as well as public health and health professions education.
  • Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

    • ISSN: 1096-7192
    Molecular Genetics and Metabolism is the official journal of the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders, dedicated to advancing the understanding of inborn metabolic diseases and metabolic dysfunction in Mendelian conditions, through innovative research in molecular genetics and metabolic pathways.The journal publishes high-quality original full-length research articles, short communications and reviews, studied in human patients, animal models, cellular systems, and computational frameworks. The journal does not consider case reports, which should be directed to the companion title, Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports.Molecular Genetics and Metabolism spans the fundamental, translational, and clinical research domains.The journal considers articles on the following topics:Fundamental mechanisms of inherited metabolic diseases:Studies on pathophysiology in inborn metabolic disease,Molecular mechanisms of enzyme function and dysfunction in metabolic processes,Mechanisti... studies of disease at the cellular and biochemical levels,Investigation... into mitochondrial function and its role in inherited metabolic disorders,Studies on cellular metabolism, including bioenergetics and metabolic flux,Genetic and epigenetic mechanisms influencing metabolic pathways,Crosstalk between metabolic pathways using multi-OMICS technologies, including proteomics, metabolomics, etc,Innovations in experimental techniques, such as gene editing,Study of metabolic dysfunction in congenital disorders,Bioinforma... and computational models.Translational and clinical investigations:Advan... in metabolic engineering, gene therapy, and personalized medicine; evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches.Clinical trials and longitudinal studies assessing the outcomes of early intervention and treatment strategies.Novel methods in newborn screening and their validated results.Diagnosis of Inherited Metabolic Diseases, including validation of new diagnostic approaches.Definitio... of new phenotypes and description of novel genetic disordersPatient-cen... research focusing on the management, quality of life and healthcare needs.Clinical guidelines and treatment protocols for IMDs.Studies primarily focused on acquired metabolic conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, lifestyle-associated metabolic disorders, non-inherited cancers, or other multifactorial metabolic diseases, are outside the scope of the journal.Authors are also welcome to submit to the journal's gold open access companion title, Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, which welcomes, in addition to case reports, brief research articles, sequence reports, and letters to the editors.
  • Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

    • ISSN: 0167-4943
    Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics is an international journal integrating experimental, clinical and social studies on aging. The journal provides a medium for the publication of papers from the fields of experimental gerontology and clinical and social geriatrics. The principal aim of the journal is to facilitate the exchange of information between specialists in these three fields of gerontological research. Experimental papers dealing with the basic mechanisms of aging at molecular, cellular, tissue or organ levels will be published.Clinical papers will be accepted if they provide sufficiently new information or are of fundamental importance for the knowledge of human aging. Purely descriptive clinical papers will be accepted only if the results permit further interpretation. Papers dealing with anti-aging pharmacological preparations in humans are welcome. Papers on the social aspects of geriatrics will be accepted if they are of general interest regarding the epidemiology of aging and the efficiency and working methods of the social organizations for the health care of the elderly.
  • Developmental Biology

    • ISSN: 0012-1606
    The journal Developmental Biology (DB) publishes original research on mechanisms of development, differentiation, growth, homeostasis and regeneration in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, genetic and evolutionary levels.Areas of particular emphasis include transcriptional control mechanisms, embryonic patterning, cell-cell interactions, growth factors and signal transduction, and regulatory hierarchies in developing plants and animals.Research Areas Include:Regulation of stem cells and regenerationGene regulatory networksMorphogenesi... and self organizationDifferen... in vivo and in vitro (organoids)Growth factors and oncogenesGenetics and epigenetics of developmentEvolution of developmental controlAnalysis of development at the single cell levelDB is affiliated with the Society for Developmental Biology.
  • Zoology

    • ISSN: 0944-2006
    Zoology is a journal devoted to experimental and comparative animal science. It presents a common forum for all scientists who take an explicitly organism oriented and integrative approach to the study of animal form, function, development and evolution. The journal invites papers that take a comparative or experimental approach to behavior and neurobiology, functional morphology, evolution and development, ecological physiology, and cell biology. Due to the increasing realization that animals exist only within a partnership with symbionts, Zoology encourages submissions of papers focused on the analysis of holobionts or metaorganisms as associations of the macroscopic host in synergistic interdependence with numerous microbial and eukaryotic species.
  • Tissue and Cell

    • ISSN: 0040-8166
    Tissue and Cell is devoted to original research on the organization of cells, subcellular and extracellular components at all levels, including the grouping and interrelations of cells in tissues and organs. The journal encourages submission of ultrastructural studies that provide novel insights into structure, function and physiology of cells and tissues, in health and disease. Bioengineering and stem cells studies focused on the description of morphological and/or histological data are also welcomed.Studies investigating the effect of compounds and/or substances on structure of cells and tissues are generally outside the scope of this journal. For consideration, studies should contain a clear rationale on the use of (a) given substance(s), have a compelling morphological and structural focus and present novel incremental findings from previous literature.
  • Forensic Science International: Genetics

    • ISSN: 1872-4973
    An international journal and the premier journal in the field dedicated to forensic genetics. Official journal of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG).Forensic Science International: Genetics is the premier journal in the field of Forensic Genetics. This branch of Forensic Science can be defined as the application of genetics to human and non-human material (in the sense of a science with the purpose of studying inherited characteristics for the analysis of inter- and intra-specific variations in populations) for the resolution of legal conflicts.The scope of the journal includes:Forensic applications of human polymorphism.Testing of paternity and other family relationships, immigration cases, typing of biological stains and tissues from criminal casework, identification of human remains by DNA testing methodologies.Descri... of human polymorphisms of forensic interest, with special interest in DNA polymorphisms.Autoso... DNA polymorphisms, mini- and microsatellites (or short tandem repeats, STRs), single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), X and Y chromosome polymorphisms, mtDNA polymorphisms, and any other type of DNA variation with potential forensic applications.Non-hum... DNA polymorphisms for crime scene investigation.Popula... genetics of human polymorphisms of forensic interest.Population data, especially from DNA polymorphisms of interest for the solution of forensic problems.DNA typing methodologies and strategies.Biostatis... methods in forensic genetics.Evaluation of DNA evidence in forensic problems (such as paternity or immigration cases, criminal casework, identification), classical and new statistical approaches.Standards in forensic genetics.Recommendat... of regulatory bodies concerning methods, markers, interpretation or strategies or proposals for procedural or technical standards.Quality control.Quality control and quality assurance strategies, proficiency testing for DNA typing methodologies.Crimin... DNA databases.Technical, legal and statistical issues.General ethical and legal issues related to forensic genetics.Forensic Science International: Genetics adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:Forensic Science InternationalForensi... Science International: Animals and EnvironmentsForensic Science International: Digital InvestigationForensi... Science International: GeneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement SeriesForensic Science International: Mind and LawForensic Science International: ReportsForensic Science International: Synergy
  • Computational Biology and Chemistry

    • ISSN: 1476-9271
    Computational Biology and Chemistry publishes high quality full-length articles and review articles in all areas of computational life sciences. It covers a very wide range of areas of research, including:Nucleic Acid and Protein Sequence ResearchMolecular EvolutionMolecular Genetics (Functional Genomics and Proteomics)Biology-S... Modeling Theory and PracticeChemical-Bio... Modeling Theory and PracticeStructural Biology of Nucleic Acids and ProteinsBioinformati... BiologyEcologyComput... PharmacologyComputat... Molecular BiophysicsMetabolism... EngineeringEpidemiol... GeneticsInnovative AI methodologies for biological data, biomolecular modelling and machine learning modelsGiven their inherent uncertainty, protein modeling and molecular docking studies should be thoroughly validated. In the absence of experimental results for validation, the use of molecular dynamics simulations along with detailed free energy calculations, for example, should be used as complementary techniques to support the major conclusions. Submissions of premature modeling exercises without additional biological insights will not be considered.
  • Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators

    • ISSN: 1098-8823
    Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators is the original and foremost journal dealing with prostaglandins and related lipid mediator substances. It includes basic and clinical studies related to the pharmacology, physiology, pathology and biochemistry of lipid mediators.Prostaglan... & Other Lipid Mediators invites reports of original research, mini-reviews, reviews, and methods articles in the basic and clinical aspects of all areas of lipid mediator research: cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, endocrinology, biology, the medical sciences, and epidemiology. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis studies will not be acceptable for publication.Prostagl... & Other Lipid Mediators also accepts proposals for special issue topics. The Editors will make every effort to advise authors of the decision on the submitted manuscript within 3-4 weeks of receipt.US National Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting ("Public Access") policy Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators and Elsevier facilitate the author's response to the NIH Public Access Policy.