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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

Genetic variation in transgenerational immune priming and its association with fecundity and body mass in the mealworm beetle Tenebrio molitor

Julien Dhinaut, Manon Chogne, Camille Sabarly, Aude Balourdet, Charlène Develay, Maria Teixeira, Nelly Debrosse, Agathe Crosland, Thierry Rigaud, Yannick Moret

10.1038/s41437-026-00850-9
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Worming out defence strategies: mechanisms of immunity through the lens of genetic screens in C. elegans

Manish Grover, Domenica Ippolito, Michalis Barkoulas

10.1038/s41437-026-00848-3
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Elevated rates of nondisjunction in a selfish X chromosome that causes female meiotic drive in Drosophila testacea

Michael W. Clark, Steve J. Perlman

10.1038/s41437-026-00846-5
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Genome assembly of Astatotilapia latifasciata uncovers B chromosome–linked chromatin reorganization

Maryam Jehangir, Syed Farhan Ahmad, Jordana Inácio Nascimento Oliveira, Adauto Lima Cardoso, Ivan Rodrigo Wolf, Guilherme Targino Valente, Kornsorn Srikulnath, Cesar Martins

10.1038/s41437-026-00847-4
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The Genetics Society: looking back but moving forwards

Sara Goodacre

10.1038/s41437-026-00840-x
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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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