Open Biology : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 2046-2441pISSN: 2046-2441
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Aims and Scope of Open Biology
Open Biology is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal published by the Royal Society covering biology at the molecular and cellular levels. The first issue was published in September 2011 with an editorial about the launch of the journal. All papers are made freely available under an open access model immediately on publication. The editor-in-chief is Jonathon Pines (The Institute of Cancer Research) appointed in 2020. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
8.7
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Immunology
SNIP
1.53
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Topics Covered on Open Biology
Open Biology Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROYAL SOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | GBP 1500 |
| Publication Time | 14 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2011 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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The interplay of epigenetic remodelling and transposon-mediated genomic instability in ageing and longevity.
- 28 Jan 2026
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Fucosyltransferase 8 facilitates EMT in glioblastoma cells through the remodelling of TGF-β receptor core fucosylation.
- 28 Jan 2026
- Open biology
Spotted: RIPK3 and MLKL assembling necroptotic complexes.
- 28 Jan 2026
- Open biology
Building a functional endoplasmic reticulum for proper cell growth and stress responses: a plant perspective.
- 28 Jan 2026
- Open biology
PoseR: a deep learning toolbox for classifying animal behaviour.
- 21 Jan 2026
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