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Journal of genetics and genomics/Journal of Genetics and Genomics

Journal of Genetics and Genomics (JGG), founded in 1974 and previously known as Acta Genetica Sinica, is an international journal publishing peer-reviewed articles of novel and significant discoveries in all areas of biology and biomedicine. It publishes findings of general interest that provide significant insights into important biological processes in organisms ranging from microbes to plants, animals, and humans, with publication focused on novel discoveries, mechanistic insights, and new technologies, tools, and resources, as well as reviews and opinion articles on recent advances.

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Subject Genetics & Heredity
Impact Factor 7.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1673-8527
eISSN 1873-5533
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 3,470 (excluding taxes); Subscription: no publication fee charged to authors

Submission Instructions

Journal of genetics and genomics/Journal of Genetics and Genomics 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 Abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 200 words.
Manuscript Total word count must be under 10,000 words, including main figure legends but excluding Materials and methods and References. Main text must include Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials and methods, Ethics statement if applicable, Data availability, Code availability if applicable, CRediT authorship contribution statement, Conflict of interest, Acknowledgments, References, Tables if applicable, and Figure legends. Manuscript must include 5 to 7 English keywords and a declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation in a new section before the references if such tools were used.
References References with more than 10 authors must list the first 10 followed by et al., use abbreviated journal names followed by a dot, include complete volume and page numbers, and capitalize only the first word of the reference title.
Figures & Tables The total number of display items in the main text should in principle be no more than 6. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than included in the manuscript, while tables should be placed after the References section. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and must include captions.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Review articles. Abstract must be no longer than 200 words.
Manuscript Review articles should usually be at least 5,000 words and must be under 10,000 words including main figure legends but excluding Materials and methods and References. Review articles must include the sections Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Main text, Ethics statement if applicable, Data availability if applicable, Code availability if applicable, Conflict of interest, Acknowledgments, References, Tables if applicable, and Figure legends. The manuscript must include 5 to 7 keywords in English and a declaration statement on any generative AI use in manuscript preparation in a new section before the references list.
References References must include complete volume and page numbers, abbreviate journal names with a trailing dot, replace authors after the 10th with et al., and capitalize only the first word of the reference title.
Figures & Tables The total number of display items in the main text should in principle be no more than 6. Figures must be uploaded separately and not enclosed in the text, while tables should be placed after the References section. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and each figure and table must be cited in the manuscript and provided with a caption or legend.
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Research Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Main text excluding references must be less than 2000 words. Main text must include Title page, Main text, Ethics statement if applicable, Data availability if applicable, Code availability if applicable, Conflict of interest, Acknowledgments, References, Table if applicable, and Figure legends, with author names and affiliations placed at the end of the text. Additional results and important materials and methods must be provided as Supplementary Data.
References References must not exceed 20. Reference entries must list authors through the first 10 followed by et al. for additional authors, use abbreviated journal names with a dot, include complete volume and page numbers, and capitalize only the first word of the title.
Figures & Tables No more than one composite figure and or table may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables should be placed after the References section and Figure legends included in the main text. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure or table must reflect the main results.
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Recent Publications

Neuroprotective role of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii-derived butyrate in diabetic gastrointestinal autonomic neuropathy

Lin Guo, Jie Li, Jiaming An, Jiahe Miao, Yang Yi, Keying Zhu, Qing Cai, Sijing Wang, Zhan Su, Xiaolong Ye, Yayun Wang, Minglin Pan, Qingmiao Lu, Bota Cui, Faming Zhang, Jianhua Mao, Xingyin Liu, Yibing Lu, Dafa Ding

10.1016/j.jgg.2026.06.005
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MaWRKY76 enhances symbiotic nodulation and salt tolerance of nodulation by activating NIN in Melilotus albus

Shengsheng Wang, Bao Ao, Qi Yan, Fan Wu, Pan Xu, Zhen Duan, Yunyue Xiao, Yangyang Han, Yuncan Qu, Jiyu Zhang

10.1016/j.jgg.2026.06.003
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Divergent roles of the Rag GTPases MoGtr1 and MoGtr2 in TOR signaling, autophagy, and pathogenicity of Magnaporthe oryzae

Shengjie Zheng, Tian Chen, Wei Cao, Shuaishuai Wang, Min Guo

10.1016/j.jgg.2026.06.002
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A high-quality genome assembly delineates the genetic basis of freezing tolerance in the elite wheat cultivar Jimai 22

Guang Qi, Guangwei Li, Rongzhi Zhang, Wei Li, Weilong Guo, Jun Zheng, Haosheng Li, Jianjun Liu, Takao Komatsuda, Cheng Liu

10.1016/j.jgg.2026.06.001
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The TNFR2M196R germline variant confers dual impact on CAR-T cell immunotherapy by enhancing T-cell survival and tumor proliferation

Nan Liu, Lu Han, Yuting Lu, Yelei Guo, Jiajia Li, Qi Zhu, Yao Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Xin Lin, Jianshu Wei, Weidong Han

10.1016/j.jgg.2026.05.014
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days from submission to first decision; 25 days from submission to decision after review; 96 days from submission to acceptance.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 3,470 (excluding taxes). Subscription option: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Plant Molecular Biology Research Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals Chromosomal and Genetic Variations RNA modifications and cancer RNA Research and Splicing Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Plant Reproductive Biology Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology Plant Virus Research Studies Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics MicroRNA in disease regulation Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Pluripotent Stem Cells Research Animal Genetics and Reproduction Genetic diversity and population structure Plant Gene Expression Analysis

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