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Aging Cell

Aging Cell is an open access geroscience journal publishing research addressing the biology of aging. The journal welcomes research that reports the mechanistic, molecular, and cellular aspects of the aging process, as well as the links between aging and age-related disease. With global readership, Aging Cell is a journal of The Anatomical Society and John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology
Impact Factor 7.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1474-9718
eISSN 1474-9726
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Submissions are subject to an Article Processing Charge if accepted and published. Review articles, mini-reviews, and Perspectives will not be subject to an Article Publication Charge.

Submission Instructions

Aging Cell accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter should be provided with the submission. The cover letter should state the relevance of the findings, place them in the context of the current status of the field, and include at least 3 possible reviewers.
Abstract A summary is required for Review Articles. The Summary must be less than 250 words. The Summary should be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 7,500 words excluding the Author Checklist, Title Page, Tables, Figures, and References, and this limit includes the Summary and figure legends. Review Articles must be written as a continuous narrative and may use subheadings. The manuscript should include 3-8 keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. Text citations must use the author-date format and the reference list must be alphabetical by author name, with all cited works included and DOIs provided where available.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include up to 6 figures and up to 2 tables. The manuscript may be submitted as separate files with figures apart from the main text, or as a single-file submission. Tables and figures must be understandable without reference to the text and their legends must be concise but comprehensive.
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Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the relevance of the findings, place them in the context of the current status of the field, and include a list of at least 3 possible reviewers.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must include an introduction, scientific background to the problem, a summary of the main results, the implications of the results, and a broader multidisciplinary perspective.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 7,500 words excluding the Author Checklist, Title Page, Tables, Figures, and References. Main text file should be ordered as title page, abstract and keywords, acknowledgments, conflict of interest statement, funding statement, permission statement, authors’ contributions, data availability statement where applicable, and references. Manuscript must include 3–8 keywords, with at least 2 keywords present in the title.
References References are limited to a maximum of 45. References must follow APA 6th edition style. Text citations must use author-date format and the reference list must appear alphabetically by author name at the end of the paper.
Figures & Tables Research Articles may include up to 6 figures and up to 2 tables. Manuscript may be submitted as separate files with figures apart from the main text file, or as a single-file submission. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images, and figure and table legends must be concise, comprehensive, and understandable without reference to the text.
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Mini-Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter should be provided. Cover letter should state the relevance of the findings, place them in the context of the current status of the field, and include at least 3 possible reviewers.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must introduce the work, provide scientific background, summarize the main results, explain their implications, and give a broader multidisciplinary perspective.
Manuscript Mini-Reviews have a suggested word count of 4,000 words. Main text file should be ordered as title page, abstract and keywords, acknowledgments, conflict of interest statement, funding statement, permission statement, authors’ contributions, data availability statement where applicable, and references. Manuscript must include 3-8 keywords, with at least 2 keywords appearing in the title.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. Text citations must use author-date style and the reference list must be alphabetized by author name with DOIs included where available.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may be submitted as separate files with figures apart from the main text, or as a single-file submission. Tables and figures must be self-contained with concise but comprehensive legends, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the relevance of the findings, place them in the context of the current status of the field, and include a list of at least three possible reviewers.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words excluding the Author Checklist, Title Page, Tables, Figures, and References. The Introduction, Results, and Discussion sections must be merged into one continuous text, and Experimental Procedures essential to the core argument must be detailed enough to enable reproduction while non-essential procedures must be placed in Supporting Information. The manuscript must include 3–8 keywords.
References References are limited to a maximum of 20. References must follow APA 6th edition style. Text citations must use author-date format, the reference list must be alphabetical by author name, and DOI information must be included where available.
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include no more than two figures, or one figure and one table, or two tables. The manuscript may be submitted as separate files with figures apart from the main text file, and supporting information must be cited within the text. Tables and figures must have concise, comprehensive legends and each table or figure with its legend must be understandable without reference to the main text.
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Recent Publications

ZNF865 (BLST) a Novel Regulator of DNA Damage and Cell Senescence in Back Pain

Christian Lewis, Hunter Levis, Jonah Holbrook, Jacob T. Polaski, Timothy D. Jacobsen, Josh Mizels, Molly Czachor, Sarah E. Gullbrand, Brian Diekman, James C. Iatridis, Jason Gertz, Brandon Lawrence, Robby D. Bowles

10.1111/acel.70754
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Ginsenoside Rg3 Promotes Healthy Aging Through Phosphoinositide‐Associated Lysosomal Regulation in Caenorhabditis elegans

Haiyang Yu, Shiming Li, Yongsheng Chen, Yaoyong Zeng, Junbu Li, Yuxin Guo, Wanxiang Zhang, Lizhu Zhang, Longnong You, Kuncan Chen, Jinhong Wu, Dan Gan, Jiane‐Kang Liu, Lingjun Zheng

10.1111/acel.70755
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When to Trust Epigenetic Clocks: Avoiding False Positives in Aging Interventions

Daniel S. Borrus, Raghav Sehgal, Jenel Fraij Armstrong, Jessica Kasamoto, John Gonzalez, Albert Higgins‐Chen

10.1111/acel.70756
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Vitamin D Deficiency, Supplementation, and Aging‐Related Morbidity and Mortality Across Two Longitudinal Population Cohorts

Ariel Israel, Abraham Weizman, Sarah Israel, Shai Ashkenazi, Eytan Ruppin, Eli Magen, Eugene Merzon, Shlomo Vinker

10.1111/acel.70752
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Featured Cover

Tatiana M. Moreno, Stephanie R. Heimler, Ryan J. Moran, Hava Shoshana Barkai, Lina Scandalis, Larissa Traxler, Ashley Neil, Stephen Dozier, Jaclyn Bergstrom, Alexandre R. Colas, Sanjeev S. Ranade, Anne G. Bang, Jerome Mertens, David Wing, Anthony J. Molina, Caroline Kumsta

10.1111/acel.70764
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

10 days submission to first decision (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

Authors are requested to provide a cover letter stating the relevance of their findings and placing them in context of the current status of the field. The letter should include at least 3 possible reviewers and 2 members of the Aging Cell Editorial Board.

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What are the publication costs?

Submissions are subject to an Article Processing Charge if accepted and published. Review articles, mini-reviews, and Perspectives will not be subject to an Article Publication Charge.

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Research Topics

Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Circadian rhythm and melatonin Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Muscle Physiology and Disorders Autophagy in Disease and Therapy Diet and metabolism studies MicroRNA in disease regulation RNA Research and Splicing Sirtuins and Resveratrol in Medicine Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Birth, Development, and Health DNA Repair Mechanisms Dietary Effects on Health Educational Robotics and Engineering Nuclear Structure and Function Immune Cell Function and Interaction Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Nutrition and Health in Aging T-cell and B-cell Immunology

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