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Neurobiology of Aging

Neurobiology of Aging publishes studies in behavior, biochemistry, cell biology, endocrinology, molecular biology, morphology, neurology, neuropathology, pharmacology, physiology, and protein chemistry with primary emphasis on mechanisms of nervous system changes with age or diseases associated with age. It publishes reviews and primary research articles, occasionally with open peer commentary, and also accepts Letters to the Editor, brief communications, and rapid communications for highly time-sensitive material.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0197-4580
eISSN 1558-1497
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3430 excl. taxes APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Neurobiology of Aging 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 and must be concise, factual, and able to stand alone. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 article highlights submitted as a separate editable file, CRediT author contribution acknowledgements, and an AI disclosure statement before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use an author-date style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, use first author et al. in text for three or more authors, list the first 6 authors followed by et al. for works with more than 6 authors, and abbreviate journal names according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with consecutive numbering and captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order, submitted as separate files, and accompanied by captions that explain symbols or abbreviations.
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Reviews

Cover Letter All authors must have approved the article for publication before submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be concise, factual, and unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Provide 1 to 7 English keywords, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, and include a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use author-year citations in the text, be arranged alphabetically then chronologically in the reference list, list the first 6 authors followed by et al. when there are more than 6 authors, and abbreviate journal names according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each be submitted as separate files with captions, and any AI-generated images must be disclosed in the image captions.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Provide 1 to 7 English keywords, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, and include a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use an author-date style. Reference entries must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, list the first 6 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions, and figures must each be cited, numbered in order, submitted as separate files, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be concise and factual. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use author-year in-text citation, be arranged alphabetically then chronologically in the reference list, list the first 6 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6 authors, and abbreviate journal names according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate page(s) at the end of the article, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order, submitted as separate files, and accompanied by captions.
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Point Of Interest

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be concise, factual, and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use author-year citations in the text, be listed alphabetically then chronologically, and list the first 6 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each be submitted as separate cited files with captions, with any AI-generated images disclosed in the caption.
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Recent Publications

Post-traumatic stress disorder moderates the association between BrainAge acceleration and GrimAge acceleration

Jenna Beakas, Alexandra K. Dwulit, Ahmed Hussain, Melanie E. Garrett, Allison Ashley-Koch, Ashley N. Clausen, Nathaniel G. Harnett, Kerry J. Ressler, Sanne J.H. van Rooij, Jennifer S. Stevens, Alicia K. Smith, Anthony S. Zannas, Sarah D. Linnstaedt, Tanja Jovanovic, Karestan C. Koenen, Samuel A. McLean, Alyssa R. Roeckner, E. Kate Webb, Rajendra A. Morey, Seyma Katrinli, Jean C. Beckham, Kyle J. Bourassa, Patrick S. Calhoun, Eric Dedert, Eric B. Elbogen, Robin A. Hurley, Jason D. Kilts, Nathan A. Kimbrel, Angela Kirby, Scott D. McDonald, Sarah L. Martindale, Christine E. Marx, Scott D. Moore, Rajendra A. Morey, Jennifer C. Naylor, Jared A. Rowland, Robert D. Shura, Cindy Swinkels, H. Ryan Wagner

10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.05.010
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Regional alterations of parvalbumin interneurons in human App knock-in mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease pathology

Mercedes M. Gonzalez, Benjamin Magondu, Matthew J.M. Rowan, Craig R. Forest

10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.05.005
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Biopsychosocial and demographic predictors of functional brain network specialization and segregation across the adult lifespan

A. Shankar, M. Phansikar, N. McPherson, A.X. Gorka, B.M. Way, R. Betzel, R.S. Prakash

10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.05.006
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Diffusion abnormalities associated with brain arteriolosclerosis: An in-vivo MRI and pathology study in community-based older adults

Ana Tomash, Mahir Tazwar, Md Tahmid Yasar, Shengwei Zhang, Arnold M. Evia, Sue E. Leurgans, David A. Bennett, Julie A. Schneider, Konstantinos Arfanakis

10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.05.007
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Multilingualism and cognitive reserve in older adults with, or at risk for, Alzheimer’s disease: Evidence from resting-state functional connectivity

Kristina Coulter, Tanya Dash, Tristin Best, Nicole Grant, Ana Ines Ansaldo, Natalie A. Phillips

10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.05.009
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days from submission to first decision; 55 days from submission to decision after review; 159 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3430 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases Memory and Neural Mechanisms Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Human auditory perception and evaluation Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Stress Responses and Cortisol Neurological Disorders and Treatments Prion Diseases and Protein Misfolding Tryptophan and brain disorders Nuclear Receptors and Signaling Diet and metabolism studies Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging Computational Drug Discovery Methods Neurological diseases and metabolism Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Educational Robotics and Engineering

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