Research Areas

Research areas at this journal

A broad life-sciences journal spanning molecular, cellular, organismal, evolutionary and ecological research. The journal welcomes experimental, observational and computational studies that connect their methods and biological context to conclusions supported by reproducible evidence.

10 academic sectionsDetailed scope and topic guidance inside each section
How to choose a section

Start with the section title that most closely matches your manuscript’s main contribution. Open its scope page to check the subject boundaries, suitable topics and methods. This guide helps with journal fit; the editorial team makes the final assessment.