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Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal for rapid dissemination of quality research related to the dynamically developing areas of human, molecular and medical genetics. The journal publishes original research articles covering findings in phenotypic, molecular, biological, and genomic aspects of genomic variation, inherited disorders and birth defects. The broad publishing spectrum of Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine includes rare and common disorders from diagnosis to treatment. Examples of appropriate articles include reports of novel disease genes, functional studies of genetic variants, in-depth genotype-phenotype studies, genomic analysis of inherited disorders, molecular diagnostic methods, medical bioinformatics, ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI), and approaches to clinical diagnosis. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine provides a scientific home for next generation sequencing studies of rare and common disorders, which will make research in this fascinating area easily and rapidly accessible to the scientific community. This will serve as the basis for translating next generation sequencing studies into individualized diagnostics and therapeutics, for day-to-day medical care.

Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine publishes original research articles, reviews, and research methods papers, along with invited editorials and commentaries. Original research papers must report well-conducted research with conclusions supported by the data presented.

Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine is a Wiley Open Access journal, one of a series of peer reviewed titles publishing quality research with speed and efficiency. Authors of accepted papers pay an Article Publication Charge and their papers are published under a Creative Commons license. With Creative Commons licenses, the author retains copyright and the public is allowed to reuse the content. The author grants Wiley a license to publish the article and identify as the original publisher. To find out which Created Commons Licenses are available for the journal, click here. For further information, visit the Wiley Open Access website.

The First Journal on Genetics, founded in 1908
Molecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes peer-reviewed articles covering all areas of genetics and genomics. Any approach to the study of genes and genomes is considered, be it experimental, theoretical or synthetic. MGG publishes research on all organisms that is of broad interest to those working in the fields of genetics, genomics, biology, medicine and biotechnology.

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism is a contribution to the understanding of the metabolic basis of disease. The journal publishes articles describing investigations that use the tools of biochemistry and molecular biology for studies of normal and diseased states. In addition to original research articles, occasional minireviews reporting timely advances as well as brief communications and letters to the editor are considered.Research Areas include:• Inherited Metabolic Diseases:- Biochemical studies of primary enzyme defects- Molecular genetic analyses of mutations- Pathogenesis of these disorders, including not only primary but also secondary metabolic alterations• Systems Biology:- Functional integration of biochemical network modules- Moonlighting functions of proteins• Intercellular and Intracellular Metabolic Relationships:- Biochemical interactions between cells- Functional roles of and interactions between subcellular compartments and distinct regions within these cellular spaces, termed microcompartments- Metabolic relations between individual enzymes and pathways• Cellular Catalysts:- Protein and nonprotein catalyst in normal and deranged cellular metabolism- Relationships between the structure and function of catalytic molecules- Interaction of these catalysts with other cellular components• Disease Pathogenesis:- Underlying mechanisms of inherited and acquired diseases- Relationships between genotype and phenotype at the biochemical and molecular levels• Treatment:- Drug, protein and dietary interventions- Transplantation and gene therapy- Multicenter clinical trialsAdvances in nanomedicine, nanopediatrics and nanotechnology are also welcome.

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports is an Open Access journal that publishes molecular and metabolic reports describing investigations that use the tools of biochemistry and molecular biology for studies of normal and diseased states. In addition to original research articles, sequence reports, brief communication reports and letters to the editor are considered.Research Areas include:• Inherited Metabolic Diseases:- Biochemical studies of primary enzyme defects- Molecular genetic analyses of mutations- Pathogenesis of these disorders, including not only primary but also secondary metabolic alterations• Systems Biology:- Functional integration of biochemical network modules- Moonlighting functions of proteins• Intercellular and Intracellular Metabolic Relationships:- Biochemical interactions between cells- Functional roles of and interactions between subcellular compartments and distinct regions within these cellular spaces, termed microcompartments- Metabolic relations between individual enzymes and pathways• Cellular Catalysts:- Protein and nonprotein catalyst in normal and deranged cellular metabolism- Relationships between the structure and function of catalytic molecules- Interaction of these catalysts with other cellular components• Disease Pathogenesis:- Underlying mechanisms of inherited and acquired diseases- Relationships between genotype and phenotype at the biochemical and molecular levels• Treatment:- Drug, protein and dietary interventions- Transplantation and gene therapy- Multicenter clinical trialsAdvances in nanomedicine, nanopediatrics and nanotechnology are also welcome.

Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology addresses theoretical and applied topics in molecular genetics of pro- and eukaryotes, molecular microbiology and molecular virology. The journal focuses on studies of the genetic apparatus of microorganisms, the search for genetic forms of metabolism, genetic mapping of pathogenic causative agents, investigations of the structure and functions of extrachromosomal factors of heredity and migratory genetic elements, and theoretical studies on the mechanisms of genetic regulation. Topics include the molecular and genetic elements of eukaryotic cells, the function of chromosomes and chromatin, the nature of genetic changes in malignant degeneration, hereditary diseases. Also covered are the molecular bases of virology, including viral and cellular genomes integration and viral persistence. The journal's scope of coverage includes the biotechnological production of hormones, components of antiviral vaccines, and diagnostic and therapeutic preparations.

MHR publishes articles on the molecular aspects of human reproductive physiology and pathology, endocrinology, andrology,gonadal function, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, implantation, pregnancy and contraception. Reproductive genetics is also an important part of MHR. Studies on animal models are welcome as long as a clear relevance to human reproduction can be shown. Published papers include peer-reviewed original research reports, short review articles and commentaries. MHR is published on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

Molecular Imaging and Biology presents original research contributions on the utilization of molecular imaging in problems of relevance in biology and medicine. The primary objective of the journal is to provide a forum for the discovery of molecular mechanisms of health and disease through the use of imaging techniques. Among the topics covered are molecular imaging investigations of macromolecular targets involved in significant biological processes; design and evaluation of molecular probes used to investigate macromolecular targets and their functions; and study of in vivo animal models of disease for the development of new molecular diagnostics and therapeutics.The overall goal is to translate basic science discoveries into molecular imaging of disease in patients, both to investigate the biological nature of disease in actual patients and to establish new molecular imaging diagnostic procedures.Molecular Imaging and Biology is the official journal of the World Molecular Imaging Society and the Europea

Molecular Immunology is primarily devoted to publications concerned with immunological knowledge at the molecular, cellular and functional levels of innate and acquired immunity, including but not limited to:• molecular mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity phenomena• molecular aspects of immune regulation• cell signalling and activation; cellular receptors and soluble mediators• immunogenomics, immunoproteomics and immunoglycomics• molecular (immuno) therapeutics• immunochemistry• impact of molecular changes at the tissue levelBenefits to authorsWe 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 pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Aims and Scope Download Flyer Molecular Informaticsis a peer-reviewed. international forum for publication of high-quality. interdisciplinary research on all molecular aspects of bio/cheminformatics and computer-assisted molecular design.Molecular InformaticssucceededQSAR and Combinatorial Science(2009 Journal Impact Factor: 3.027) in 2010. Molecular Informaticspresents methodological innovations that will lead to a deeper understanding of ligand-receptor interactions. macromolecular complexes. molecular networks. design concepts and processes that demonstrate how ideas and design concepts lead to molecules with a desired structure or function. preferably including experimental validation. The journal"s scope includes but is not limited to the fields of drug discovery and chemical biology. protein and nucleic acid engineering and design. the design of nanomolecular structures. strategies for modeling of macromolecular assemblies. molecular networks and systems. pharmaco- and chemogenomics. computer-assisted screening strategies. as well as novel technologies for the de novo design of biologically active molecules. As a unique featureMolecular Informaticspublishes so-called 'Methods Corner' review-type articles which feature important technological concepts and advances within the scope of the journal. ISSN: 1868-1743 (print). 1868-1751 (online). Volume 30. 12 Issues in 2011. Masthead Masthead(PDF) –[Show history][Hide history] How to cite:To make sure that references to this journal are correctly recorded and resolved (for example in CrossRef or ISI Web of Science). please use the following abbreviated title in any citations: 'Mol. Inf.' (punctuation may vary according to the style of the citing journal).

Molecular Medicine is the international, peer-reviewed, biomedical journal published by the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research (New York). Molecular Medicine strives to understand normal body functioning and disease pathogenesis at the molecular level, which may allow researchers and physician-scientists to use that knowledge in the design of specific molecular tools for disease diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Manuscripts submitted to the journal should maintain this focus and describe the implications for human disease, at a level approachable by the broad readership of Molecular Medicine. The 2011 Journal Citation Report (JCR), showing impact factors calculated from citations of articles published in 2010 and 2009, lists Molecular Medicine with an impact factor of 3.757. JCR category rankings are as follows: Medicine, Research & Experimental 24/111, Cell Biology 72/180, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 91/289. Molecular Medicine publishes work in the format of original research articles, review articles, editorials, commentaries and letters to the editor covering emerging concepts in the interdisciplinary field of molecular medicine.Molecular Medicine places high priority on rapid publication. All content is published free online, ahead of print, within an average of 8 days after acceptance on our Web site www.molmed.org. Following acceptance, papers are posted rapidly to PubMed, with an e-publication ahead of print citation. Molecular Medicine is an open access journal and does not embargo content.

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Recent advances in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and biophysics have led to a spectacular increase in the understanding of biological membranes at the molecular level. Molecular Membrane Biology provides a forum for membrane researchers from diverse disciplines who have a primary interest in the study of biomembranes at the molecular level. Molecular Membrane Biology publishes high quality original papers and reviews that serve to advance knowledge and research in all molecular aspects of membrane structure and function including:Receptors and signallingTransporters, pores and channelsSynthesis and structure of membrane proteinsTranslocation and targetingLipid organisation and asymmetryModel membranesMembrane fusion, endocytosis, exocytosis and recyclingCytoskeletal and extracellular interactionsCell adhesion and intercellular interactionsMolecular dynamics and molecular modelling of membranes Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/mbc/Description.

Molecular Metabolism is committed to serving as a platform reporting breakthroughs from all stages of the discovery and development of novel and improved personalized medicines for obesity, diabetes and associated diseases. The journal aims to publish hypothesis driven research of leading scientists paving the way to a better understanding of metabolic physiology, thereby enabling progress toward prevention and ultimately a cure of the metabolic syndrome. Molecular Metabolism reports interdisciplinary science with the potential for transformative impact on today's metabolism research, focusing on translation of major basic research discoveries toward the personalized medicines needed to prevent and cure diabesity and associated diseases tomorrow.

Molecular Microbiology, the leading primary journal in microbial sciences, publishes research articles reporting the results of molecular studies of eukaryotic microorganisms and of prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) and their viruses. Studies that include genetic, biochemical, biophysical, bioinformatic and structural analyses leading to a deeper understanding of the molecular principles underlying basic physiological processes or mechanisms are considered as potentially suitable for publication in the Journal. Topics that are considered appropriate include gene expression and regulation, pathogenicity and virulence, physiology and metabolism, synthesis of macromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, polysaccharides, etc), cell biology and subcellular organization, membrane biogenesis and function, traffic and transport, cell-cell communication and signalling pathways, evolution and gene transfer. Molecular Microbiology also regularly commissions MicroReviews covering these areas of research, as well as occasional topical MicroCommentaries and other special interest articles. MicroMeeting Reports will also appear in forthcoming issues. These are personal accounts of the most recent and exciting developments in a particular aspect of microbial molecular biology, as presented at a recent symposium, workshop, colloquium or congress, written by one or more of the participants. Articles focused on host responses (cellular or immunological) to pathogens and on molecular aspects of microbial ecology should be directed to our sister journals Cellular Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology, respectively. Average submission to first decision is 23 days!.

Molecular Neurobiology is an exciting review journal for neuroscientists who wish to stay in close touch with progress at the forefront of contemporary molecular brain research. It is specifically designed to synthesize and critically assess research trends for all neuroscientists at the cutting edge of this dramatically developing area. The journal has proven to be crucial in departmental libraries, serving as essential reading for every committed neuroscientist striving to keep abreast of rapid developments in a forefront field. Each topic chosen for review is thoroughly analyzed by scientists and clinicians internationally renowned for their special competence in the areas treated.

Molecular Neurodegeneration is ready to receive manuscripts on all aspects of neurodegeneration research at the molecular and cellular levels.