LibGuides: Biology &amp; Biotechnology: Journals, Magazines & Newsletters

Links to key biology and biotechnology journals, magazines and newsletters are provided below. To find other relevant journals, magazines and newsletters, type key words into the library's journal search box. Click on the button beside each journal title to view a description of what it offers.

Journals

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Publishes original papers, short communications and mini-reviews on the various aspects of applied microbiology and biotechnology.
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Explores general biochemistry and includes up-to-date coverage of experimental research into cellular and molecular biology in eukaryotes, as well as review articles on topics of current interest and notes contributed by recognized international experts.
Bioethics Provides a forum for well-argued articles on the ethical questions raised by current issues such as international collaborative clinical research in developing countries, organ transplants and xenotransplantation, aging and the human lifespan, AIDS, genomics, and stem cell research.
Bioinformatics International applications-orientated journal publishing full papers, program reviews, new applications and developments for newcomers and computer-literate bioscientists.
Biological Bulletin Features original research reports of general interest to biologists worldwide.
Biological Procedures Online Publishes new research techniques or novel adaptations of existing techniques in all areas of the biological and medical sciences.
Biotechnology Advances Covers all aspects of biotechnology, including relevant developments in the related disciplines of biology, chemistry, and engineering.
Biotechnology Journal Primarily publishes research articles and reviews with interdisciplinary scope and broad appeal.
Biotechnology Letters Covers topics relating to actual or potential applications of biological reactions affected by microbial, plant, or animal cells and derived bio-catalysts.
Canadian Journal of Microbiology Contains new research in the field of microbiology, including applied microbiology and biotechnology; microbial ecology, microbial structure, physiology and metabolism; virology, genetics and molecular biology; infection and immunity; fungi and other eucaryotic protists; and microbiological methods.
Cell Publishes research and reports on developments in molecular biology.
Genes to Cells Provides an international forum for the publication of papers that provide conceptual advances in the understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying biological events.
Journal of Biological Chemistry Features high-quality articles that seeks to elucidate the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes
Journal of Biological Education Presents articles on practical work, curricular matters, and teaching methods in biology.
Journal of Microbiological Methods Publishes original papers and short reviews covering methods on all aspects of microbiology, excluding virology.
Nature Provides research in all fields of science and technology. Also provides news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.
Nature Biotechnology Provides a first source for finding reports on the increasing number of important developments in the international industrial biotechnology industries.
PLoS Biology A monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of biology. PLoS Biology is the first journal published by the Public Library of Science.
PLoS Computational Biology Publishes research articles on all aspects of computational biology applied to different and integrated biological scales, from molecules and cells to patient populations and ecosystems.
Science Provides news of recent international developments and research in all fields of science. Publishes original research results, reviews and short features.
Systematic Biology The bimonthly journal of the Society of Systematic Biologists. Papers for the journal are original contributions to the theory, principles, and methods of systematics as well as phylogeny, evolution, morphology, biogeography, paleontology, genetics, and the classification of all living things.
Trends in Cell Biology Provides comprehensive coverage of new research developments, methodologies and theories in all specializations of cell biology.
Trends in Genetics Covers all aspects of genetics, including molecular genetics, differentiation, development, clinical genetics and recombinant DNA.
Trends in Microbiology Covers all aspects of applied biosciences, including microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, plant and animal cell culture, agriculture and medicine.

Magazines

Discover Provides extensive coverage of science and technology in nontechnical language.

Newsletters

Plant Molecular Biology Reporter Includes news and opinions about progress in the developing area of plant molecular biology.

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