Aims and scope
EMBO reports publishes short-format articles that report ground-breaking advances in any aspect of molecular biology. Subdivided into four sections, the journal is also designed to inform both molecular biologists and other members of society interested in how science is shaping the world and vice versa.
scientific reports
Short-format articles that report ground-breaking advances in any aspect of molecular biology. Scientific reports should communicate a single major finding of wide interest that is robustly documented by independent lines of evidence.
Top of pagereviews
Concise and accessible overviews of cutting edge science, written and peer-reviewed by leading researchers.
literature reports
Contextualise papers of special interest published by EMBO reports and cognate journals.
reviews
Focused updates on rapidly changing fields.
talking points
Two contrasting reviews on an unresolved scientific question.
concepts
Reviews of a given field that offer an original hypothesis.
meeting reports
The latest developments presented at conferences.
Top of pagescience & society
Essays and articles on the impact and application of science: uses and abuses of science, communication and education, policy and practice.
opinion
Leading scientists offer their insight on topics on and beyond molecular biology.
correspondence
Feedback from our readers.
viewpoints
Contributed articles presenting detailed analysis and discussion.
analysis
Science writers investigate the facts behind the headlines.
talking points
Contrasting views on controversial topics.
interviews
Pressing questions put to those shaping science.
book reviews
Comment and critique on science books and other media.
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