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Genome Biology and Evolution

Genome Biology and Evolution is a society-owned journal published for the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution by Oxford University Press. It publishes research in evolutionary biology, genetics, and genomics, and highlights include research articles, methods articles, letters, perspectives, reviews, and genome resources. The journal has online ISSN 1759-6653.

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Subject Genetics & Heredity
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1759-6653
eISSN 1759-6653
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charges usually apply for fully open access journals and for gold open access in hybrid journals; waivers or discounts are available for corresponding authors in qualifying countries publishing in fully open access journals.

Submission Instructions

Genome Biology and Evolution accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as one of the three PDF files for submission. The cover letter must briefly explain the paper’s context and relevance to GBE readers, disclose any use of AI, and confirm that all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be presented as a standalone section at the start of the manuscript. The manuscript must include an Abstract heading followed by a Significance statement heading.
Manuscript Total text length must be 10000 words excluding references. The manuscript should be divided in this order into headed sections: Abstract, Significance statement, Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials and Methods, Data Availability. The manuscript must include a 150-word significance statement, up to six keywords below the abstract, and tables and/or figures.
References Articles may include a maximum of 100 references. References must follow GBE style. In-text citations must use author-date format, and the reference list must be alphabetized with all authors listed for five or fewer authors or the first author followed by et al. for more than five authors.
Figures & Tables Articles may include a maximum of 8 tables and figures in total. Tables and figures must be included inline in the manuscript, while supplementary tables and supplementary figure legends must be uploaded separately as supplementary files and not placed in the manuscript. Figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript text, and tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and include a brief descriptive title.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as one of the three PDF files submitted. The cover letter must briefly explain the paper’s context and relevance to GBE readers, disclose any use of AI, and confirm that all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Abstract Reviews must include an abstract. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract is part of a required headed section sequence and no structured format is specified. The manuscript must be divided in order into the headed sections Abstract, Significance statement, and Main Text.
Manuscript Reviews must have a total text length of 10000 words excluding references. Reviews should be divided into the following headed sections in order: Abstract, Significance statement, Main Text. The manuscript must include a significance statement of 150 words and up to six keywords below the abstract.
References Reviews may include a maximum of 100 references. References must use GBE style. In-text citations must use author-date format and the reference list must be alphabetical, listing all authors for five or fewer authors and the first author followed by et al. for more than five authors.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include a maximum of 8 tables and figures in total. The initial submission must be a single PDF with tables and figures placed in line with the text. Figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript text and each table must be self-explanatory with a brief descriptive title.
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Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly explain the paper’s context and relevance to GBE readers, disclose any use of AI including proofreading, and confirm that all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be presented as a headed section rather than a structured abstract with named subsections. Abstract must appear as the first headed section, followed by Significance Statement, Main Text, and Data Availability.
Manuscript Total text length must not exceed 2500 words excluding references. Letters should be divided in order into the headed sections Abstract, Significance Statement, Main Text, and Data Availability. Manuscript must include a significance statement of 150 words.
References Letters may include a maximum of 50 references. References must use GBE style. In-text citations must use author-date format, and the reference list must be alphabetized with all authors listed for five or fewer authors or the first author followed by et al. for more than five.
Figures & Tables Letters may include a maximum of 4 tables and figures combined. Tables and figures must be included in line with the text in the manuscript, but supplementary tables and supplementary figure legends must be uploaded separately as supplementary files and not placed in the manuscript. Figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript text, and tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and include a brief descriptive title.
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Genome Resources

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a separate PDF file. The cover letter must briefly explain the paper’s context and relevance to GBE readers, disclose any use of AI, and confirm that all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract should appear as a single unstructured section. No abstract subheadings are specified.
Manuscript Total text length must be 2500 words excluding references. The manuscript must be divided in this order into Abstract, Significance Statement, Introduction, Results and Discussion, Materials and Methods, and Data Availability. The manuscript must include a 150-word significance statement and a Data Availability section containing accession numbers.
References A maximum of 50 references is allowed. References must use GBE style with author-date citations. References must be listed alphabetically at the end, with all authors named for five or fewer authors and only the first author followed by et al. for more than five authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables and figures in total is allowed. Tables and figures must be included in line with the text in the initial manuscript PDF, and genome assembly statistics must be summarized in a table in the main text or supplement. Analyses, tables, and figures must focus on genome quality and include only concise discussion of insights from the new genome resources.
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Recent Publications

Genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Maudiozyma humilis : the multiple evolutionary trajectories of a domesticated yeast

Manon Lebleux, Jess Rouil, Diego Segond, Thérèse Marlin, Kate Howell, Pamela Bechara, Thibault Nidelet, Lucie Arnould, Delphine Sicard, Hugo Devillers

10.1093/gbe/evag176
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de novo assembly of 5 highly contiguous Heliconius butterfly genomes with long-read sequencing alone

Ava Mackay-Smith, Graham C Alexander, W Owen McMillan, Arnaud Martin, Gregory A Wray

10.1093/gbe/evag171
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The effect of age and sex on the rate of germline mutations in barn owls

Alexandros Topaloudis, Anne-Lyse Ducrest, Ana Drago-Rosa, Céline Simon, Bettina Almasi, Alexandre Roulin, Jérôme Goudet

10.1093/gbe/evag175
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Genome evolution in plant pathogenic bacteria

Kylie S Weis, Amanpreet Kaur, Palash Ghosh, Neha Potnis

10.1093/gbe/evag174
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Unique tunicate traits possibly encoded by horizontally transferred genes

Natsuko Tamura, Izumi Oda-Ishii, Yutaka Satou

10.1093/gbe/evag170
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted Manuscript published within one week of acceptance and signing the publishing agreement. Authors can expect a first decision within approximately six weeks. Genome Resource manuscripts that conform to standards usually receive a decision within 2-3 weeks.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required as a PDF file and should briefly provide the Editors-in-Chief with context on the paper and its relevance to GBE readers. Any use of AI should be disclosed in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Processing Charges usually apply for fully open access journals and for gold open access in hybrid journals; waivers or discounts are available for eligible corresponding authors in qualifying countries publishing in fully open access journals.

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Research Topics

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Genetic diversity and population structure Evolution and Genetic Dynamics RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Protist diversity and phylogeny Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Plant and animal studies Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Plant Virus Research Studies CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Fungal and yeast genetics research Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Animal Behavior and Reproduction RNA Research and Splicing Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock

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