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Progress in Neurobiology

Progress in Neurobiology is an international neuroscience journal that publishes original research, comprehensive review articles, and opinion pieces spanning molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, and clinical neuroscience, including both basic research and disease-related research.

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Subject Neurosciences

Impact Factor 6.1

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0301-0082

eISSN 1873-5118

Invitation Only No

Cost Range USD 5050 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Progress in Neurobiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

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

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, describe any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research methods reproducibly in the methods section, and include a generative AI declaration in a new section before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using author-year style, and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed.

Figures & Tables Tables must be provided as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and include captions.

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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Review articles should be approximately 10,000 words, or as agreed in discussion with an editor. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references.

References References must be cited using author-year style in the text and listed alphabetically, then chronologically if needed, with same-year works distinguished by letters.

Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.

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Perspective

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Perspective articles should be 4,000–6,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.

References References must use author-year in-text citations and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically, then chronologically if needed.

Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and include captions.

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Controversies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified. Controversies articles require a pre-inquiry that must be approved before submission.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Controversies articles should be approximately 4,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.

References References must be cited in the text and listed alphabetically, with author-year in-text citations and same-year works distinguished by letters.

Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and figures must be cited, numbered in sequence, and include captions.

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Recent Publications

Dimorphic Substrates, Monomorphic Outcomes: Social Behavior Neural Circuit Tuning in Social Monogamy

Varvara A. Shvareva, Kristen M. Berendzen, Kevin J. Bender, Devanand S. Manoli

10.1016/j.pneurobio.2026.102948

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Postnatal Sensory Experience and Barrel Cortex Alterations Anticipate Autistic Traits in a Mouse Model of Cdkl5 Deficiency Disorder

Alessandra Raspanti, Riccardo Pizzo, Antonia Gurgone, Cecilia Giraudo, Giulia Sagona, Andrea Macioce, Anthony Battaglia, Lamprini Katsanou, Debora Comai, Giorgio Medici, Francesco Ferrini, Tommaso Pizzorusso, Elisabetta Ciani, Maurizio Giustetto

10.1016/j.pneurobio.2026.102949

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Editorial Board

10.1016/j.pneurobio.2026.102946

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Neural Selection in Corticothalamocortical Loops: Heterogeneity as a Computational Resource

Brandon R. Munn, Eli J. Müller, Christopher J. Whyte, Toon Brouwer, Yohan John, Jaan Aru, Mototaka Suzuki, Yuri B. Saalmann, Matthew E. Larkum, James M. Shine

10.1016/j.pneurobio.2026.102945

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Low-frequency modulations bridge the Language and Default Mode networks

Oscar Woolnough, Elliot Murphy, Stanislas Dehaene, Nitin Tandon

10.1016/j.pneurobio.2026.102944

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days submission to first decision; 57 days submission to decision after review; 162 days submission to acceptance; 3 days acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

USD 5050 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Neural dynamics and brain function Educational Robotics and Engineering Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Memory and Neural Mechanisms Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Ion channel regulation and function Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Nerve injury and regeneration Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Sleep and Wakefulness Research Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Neurological disorders and treatments Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Stress Responses and Cortisol

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