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Aims and Scope
PLOS Genetics is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal established in 2005 and published by the Public Library of Science. The founding editor-in-chief was Wayne N. Frankel (Columbia University Medical Center). The current editors-in-chief are Gregory S. Barsh (HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology and Stanford University School of Medicine) and Gregory P. Copenhaver (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). The journal covers research on all aspects of genetics and genomics. Less
PLOS GENETICS Key Metrics
Eigenfactor 
0.05 - 0.1
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.93 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Genetics
Topics Covered on PLOS GENETICS
Genome
Oxidative stress
Chromatin
Endoplasmic reticulum
Gene expression
Sperm
Chronic pain
Adaptation
Chromosome
RNA polymerase
Trehalose
Neurofibromatosis
Simulation
Prostate cancer
Optical coherence tomography
Growth rate
Virus
Mutant
Skeletal muscle
DNA damage
PLOS GENETICS Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2005 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on PLOS GENETICS
How long has PLOS GENETICS been actively publishing? 
PLOS GENETICS has been in operation since 2005 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of PLOS GENETICS?
PLOS GENETICS published with a Monthly frequency.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for PLOS GENETICS?
For PLOS GENETICS, eISSN is 1553-7404 and pISSN is 1553-7404.
What is the SJR for PLOS GENETICS?
SJR for PLOS GENETICS is Q1.
Who is the publisher of PLOS GENETICS?
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE is the publisher of PLOS GENETICS.
