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Molecular Psychiatry

Molecular Psychiatry is a journal publishing research articles, correspondence, collections, and systematic reviews in psychiatry and related molecular and neurobiological fields.

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Subject Neurosciences, Psychiatry
Impact Factor 10.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1359-4184
eISSN 1476-5578
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: £3790.00 / $5690.00 / €4590.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Submission Instructions

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

Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150-250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single continuous paragraph without headings or subheadings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract and references, and the introduction must be 1,500 words. Manuscript must include a Methods section with sufficient detail for experimental procedures to be reproduced. Manuscript must include a Conflict of Interest section before the references with an explicit statement for all authors.
References References may not exceed 100. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers in citation order, listed numerically, and list all authors up to six or the first six followed by et al. for more than six.
Figures & Tables Articles may include a maximum of 6 tables and figures combined. Figures must not be embedded within the text, while tables may be embedded in the manuscript or supplied as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text, with figure legends provided on a separate page after the references.
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Immediate Communications

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single continuous paragraph without headings or subheadings.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 4,000 words excluding the abstract and references, and the introduction must be 1,500 words.
References References may not exceed 100. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be numbered in order of citation, listed in numerical order, include all authors when there are up to six or the first six followed by et al. when there are more than six, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and provide first and last page numbers.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 tables and figures combined is allowed. Figures must not be embedded within the text, while tables may be embedded in the manuscript file or supplied separately. Tables must be numbered and titled on separate pages and cited in the text, and figure legends must be brief, specific, and placed on a separate manuscript page after the References section.
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Expert Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must not include headings or subheadings.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6,000 words.
References References may not exceed 250. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be numbered in citation order, list up to six authors before using et al., use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include first and last page numbers.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 tables and figures combined is allowed. Figures must not be embedded within the text, while tables may be embedded in the manuscript or supplied as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text, and figure legends must appear on a separate page after the references.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150-250 words. Abstract must be unstructured in a single continuous paragraph without headings or subheadings.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6,000 words. A conflict of interest statement must be included under the heading "Conflict of Interest" before the references section.
References References may not exceed 250. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers in citation order and listed numerically, listing all authors for up to six authors and the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures must not be embedded within the text, while tables may be embedded in the manuscript or supplied as separate files. Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text, with figure legends placed on a separate manuscript page after the references section.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material is original research.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150-250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words excluding the abstract, tables/figures, and references. Manuscript should be structured as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Funding.
References References must not exceed 250. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers starting at one and listed in numerical order, with all authors named for up to six authors and the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 tables/figures is permitted. Figures must not be embedded within the text, while tables may be embedded in the word processing file or supplied separately. Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text, and figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the References section.
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Correspondences

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript may be up to 1,200 words if no image is included. Manuscript must begin with an opening paragraph of 2–3 sentences.
References Manuscript may include a maximum of 15 references. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation, list up to six authors in full or the first six followed by et al. if more than six, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include first and last page numbers.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include a maximum of 1 table or figure. Figures must not be embedded within the text, while tables may be embedded in the word processing file or supplied separately. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the References section, and tables must be presented on their own page, numbered and titled.
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Recent Publications

Anxiety influences the addictive feature of non-suicidal self-injury behavior via somatic symptom in adolescents with major depressive disorder

Xiaoli Liu, Song Yuan, Wenwu Zhang, Fang Cheng, Guangxue Li, Lei Chen, Yiping Tang, Qinghai Song, Dongsheng Zhou

10.1038/s41380-026-03648-7
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Hierarchical neural variability reveals adaptive and maladaptive mechanisms of non-suicidal self-injury

Jian Li, Ya Xie, Fengmin Ni, Enze Tang, Ziyue Xu, Zedi Wu, Sichu Wu, Chun Wang

10.1038/s41380-026-03671-8
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NgR-Dependent plasticity in a dCA3CaMKIIα → VTADA → NAc circuit underlies stress resilience and susceptibility

Jun Zhao, Haifeng Lian, Bin Wang, Di Zhang, Shenao Gong, Zhang Cao, Guangyue Ma, Li Shang, Hui Sun, Rong Jiang

10.1038/s41380-026-03670-9
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Efficacy of pharmacological and microbiota-based therapies in preclinical models of autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

Arnas Kunevičius, Kinga Gawlińska, Aurelijus Burokas, Dawid Gawliński

10.1038/s41380-026-03663-8
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Alcohol abstinence precipitates alcohol seeking and aversion-resistant intake in association with increased BNST activity

Marie A. Doyle, Hye Jean Yoon, Megan E. Altemus, Anika S. Park, Martha E. Troutman, Laura Grunenkovaite, Danielle N. Adank, Caitlyn M. Edwards, Nia A. Chetkovich, Sabrina D. Hallal, Louise Lantier, Cody A. Siciliano, Erin S. Calipari, Danny G. Winder

10.1038/s41380-026-03660-x
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first editorial decision has a median of 32 days. Submission to acceptance has a median of 226 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published, and has not been submitted elsewhere while under consideration.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3790.00 / $5690.00 / €4590.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. No APC applies under the traditional publishing model.

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Research Topics

Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Tryptophan and brain disorders Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Stress Responses and Cortisol Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Schizophrenia research and treatment Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Treatment of Major Depression Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities Mental Health Research Topics Memory and Neural Mechanisms Diet and metabolism studies Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

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