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Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience

Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience publishes open access research on the brain's molecular structure, design, and function, including molecular pathways that regulate brain function and neurological health.

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Subject Neurosciences
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1662-5099
eISSN 1662-5099
Invitation Only No
Cost Range CHF 3,150 for A Type Articles; CHF 2,500 for B Type Articles.

Submission Instructions

Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be no longer than a single paragraph. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Original Research articles have a maximum word count of 12,000. Original Research articles must follow the format Abstract; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion. The manuscript must include a 200-word summary of its scope and relevance, and generative AI use must be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section and, if applicable, in the methods section.
References References should list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted individually in the same order as they are referred to in the manuscript, and tables should be inserted at the end of the manuscript in an editable format. Figure captions should be placed at the end of the manuscript, table captions must be placed immediately before the table, and each figure and table must be mentioned in the text in numerical order.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A statement summarizing the manuscript’s contribution to and position in the existing literature must be prepared ahead of submission.
Abstract Required. No more than a single paragraph. Structured. Abstract should follow the IMRAD format.
Manuscript Maximum 12,000 words. Abstract; Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion. Methods must include study design, participants, interventions, comparators, systematic review protocol, search strategy, data sources, study selections and data extraction, and data analysis; Results must include a flow diagram of the studies retrieved for the review, study selection and characteristics, synthesized findings, and assessment of risk of bias.
References References must include only published or accepted articles, and citations must match between the text, figures or tables and the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted individually in the order they are cited, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. Each figure and table must be mentioned in the text and in numerical order, figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript, and table captions must be placed immediately before each table.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract required The abstract must be no longer than a single paragraph. structured The abstract should follow an IMRAD structure, for example.
Manuscript Review articles have a maximum word count of 12,000. Review articles must include an Abstract, Introduction, subject-relevant subsections, and Discussion. The manuscript must indicate the number of words and the number of figures and tables on the first page.
References Review articles must not include unpublished material, including unpublished or original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted individually in the same order as they are referred to in the manuscript, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in an editable format. Each figure must be mentioned in the text and in numerical order, each table must be mentioned in the text and in numerical order, figure captions should be placed at the end of the manuscript, and table captions must be placed immediately before the table.
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Mini Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Mini Review articles have a maximum word count of 3,000. Mini Review articles must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, relevant subsections, and Discussion. The manuscript must not include unpublished material, including unpublished or original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
References References should provide the names of the first six authors followed by et al. and the DOI when available, and only published or accepted articles may be included.
Figures & Tables Mini Review articles may contain no more than 2 figures or tables. Figures must be submitted individually, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in an editable format. Each figure and table must be mentioned in the text in numerical order, and figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript while table captions must be placed immediately before the table.
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Data Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be no longer than a single paragraph. The abstract must be structured. The abstract may follow the IMRAD format.
Manuscript Data Report articles have a maximum word count of 3,000. Data Report articles must follow the format Introduction; Methods used to collect the data, including data collection period, filters applied, and information on how readers may interpret the dataset and reuse the data; some analysis of the data; relevant subsections, and they must not include Results or Discussion sections. Data Report articles must include the name of the dataset, the database or repository where it has been submitted, and a link for confidential peer review that will be updated with the public link before publication.
References References should provide the names of the first six authors followed by et al. and the DOI when available, and only published or accepted articles should be included.
Figures & Tables Data Report articles may contain no more than 2 figures or tables. Figures must be submitted individually in the same order as they are referred to in the manuscript, and tables should be inserted at the end of the manuscript in an editable format. Each figure must be mentioned in the text and in numerical order, figure captions should be placed at the end of the manuscript, each table must be mentioned in the text and in numerical order, and table captions must be placed immediately before the table.
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Brief Research Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. The manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. A 200-word summary of the manuscript’s scope and relevance must be provided at submission, and a statement summarizing the manuscript’s contribution to and position in the existing literature must be prepared ahead of submission.
References References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, and include only published or accepted articles.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may contain no more than 4 figures or tables.
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Technology And Code

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be no longer than a single paragraph. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Technology and Code articles have a maximum word count of 12,000. Technology and Code articles must follow the section order Abstract; Introduction; Method, including any code description; Results, including examples of use and limitations; Discussion, including scalability and limitations. The manuscript must include the project link, operating system, programming language, and any restrictions for non-academic use.
References References should list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted individually in the same order as they are referred to in the manuscript, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript in an editable format. Each figure and table must be mentioned in the text and in numerical order, and figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript while table captions must be placed immediately before the table.
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Recent Publications

Multiple subject tracking in long-term, behavioral studies of rodents

Bartosz Zglinicki

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Expression and role of HSPA5 in environmental toxin-induced neurological disorders

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The aryl hydrocarbon receptor is expressed in non-sensory cells in the cochlea and regulates hair cell survival

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Assessment of microexon-associated junction usage in Parkinson’s disease and spinocerebellar Ataxia type 3

Kira Mehnert, Jeannette Hübener-Schmid, Jakob Admard, Vladislav Lysenkov, German Demidov, Chrisovalantou Huridou, Jonasz Jeremiasz Weber, Olaf Riess, Nicolas Casadei

10.3389/fnmol.2026.1872346
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3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate (3H3MB) suppresses glioma growth and extends survival in mice

Rizwan Khan, Xingzi Lin, Francesco Marrocco, Ottavia Giampaoli, Alice Reccagni, Javeria Maqbool, Fabio Sciubba, Adriano Patriarca, Michele De Rosa, Alfredo Miccheli, Gabriele Favaretto, Fabrizio Antonangeli, Cristina Limatola, Giuseppina D’Alessandro

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Average of 90 days from submission to acceptance. Average of 12 days from acceptance until the final typeset document.

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Is a cover letter required?

A traditional cover letter is not used. A 200-word contribution-to-the-field statement is required during submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply to accepted articles. APCs are CHF 3,150 for A Type Articles and CHF 2,500 for B Type Articles.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Nerve injury and regeneration Ion channel regulation and function Pain Mechanisms and Treatments MicroRNA in disease regulation Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Cellular transport and secretion RNA Research and Splicing Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments RNA regulation and disease Tryptophan and brain disorders Retinal Development and Disorders Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Stress Responses and Cortisol Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics

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