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Heredity

Heredity is the official journal of the Genetics Society and publishes research covering a broad range of topics within the field of genetics.

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Subject Genetics & Heredity

Impact Factor 3.9

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0018-067X

eISSN 1365-2540

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Open access APC: £3182.00 / $4390.00 / €3690.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Submission Instructions

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

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal, confirm that the submission is original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere, and include a competing interests statement.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 7,000 words, excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements sections. Manuscript must include an author contribution statement, a conflict of interest statement, a data archiving section, figure legends, and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.

References References may not exceed 100. References must be cited in the text chronologically by author surname and year, listed alphabetically by first-author surname, include all authors for works with up to six authors, and list the first six authors followed by et al. for works with more than six authors.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 8 tables or figures is permitted. Tables and figures must be uploaded separately and figures must not be embedded within the text. Tables must be editable and each table must be uploaded as a separate workbook with a title or caption and labelled sequentially.

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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly explain the importance of the work, justify its suitability for the journal readership, confirm originality and exclusive submission, and include a competing interests statement.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 7,000 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, author contribution statement, conflict of interest statement, data archiving section, references, and figure legends. The manuscript must include one to four unique subject terms and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.

References Review Articles may include a maximum of 120 references. References must be cited in the text chronologically by author surname and year, and the reference list must be alphabetized by first-author surname with all authors listed for up to six authors or the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.

Figures & Tables Review Articles may include a maximum of 8 tables or figures. Tables and figures must be uploaded separately and figures must not be embedded within the text. Tables must be editable and each table must be uploaded as a separate workbook with a title or caption and labelled sequentially.

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Recent Publications

Retraction Note: Genomic divergence of leopards in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa: potential drivers for local adaptation

Laura Tensen, Anubhab Khan, Carlos Sarabia, Jacqueline Bishop, Gerrie Camacho, Klaus Fischer, Kathryn S. Williams

10.1038/s41437-026-00883-0

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Genomic consequences of admixture in an experimentally founded sand lizard population

Seraina E. Bracamonte, Mats Olsson, Erik Wapstra, Willow R. Lindsay, Mette Lillie

10.1038/s41437-026-00879-w

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The effective size of the Scandinavian wolf population is too small for both short- and long-term conservation

Joachim Mergeay, Øystein Flagstad, Robin S. Waples

10.1038/s41437-026-00877-y

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Joint analysis of microsatellites and flanking sequences shows shared demographic response of coastal sand dune plant communities to past environmental changes

Olivier Lepais, Maya Gonzalez, Marie-Lise Benot

10.1038/s41437-026-00881-2

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Repeated cases of allopatric divergence and secondary contact in cattail (Typha) speciation

Alberto Aleman, Aaron B. A. Shafer, Joanna R. Freeland, Marcel E. Dorken

10.1038/s41437-026-00876-z

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Reviewers are given 14 days from acceptance to submit their reports. Revision requests apply when concerns can be addressed in six months or less; more serious concerns may lead to reject with option to resubmit if unlikely to be addressed within six months. Proof corrections must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. Final manuscripts are published online in advance of print.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with submission. It should explain the importance of the work, why it suits the journal’s readership, confirm originality and exclusive submission, include previous reviewer comments if the manuscript was considered elsewhere, state the original manuscript number for resubmissions, and include a competing interests statement.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3182.00 / $4390.00 / €3690.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

Genetic diversity and population structure Plant and animal studies Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Evolution and Genetic Dynamics Animal Behavior and Reproduction Plant Reproductive Biology Genetics and Plant Breeding Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Insect and Pesticide Research Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Insect Resistance and Genetics Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Fish Ecology and Management Studies Insect behavior and control techniques

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