Welcome to Journal of Human Genetics
The Journal of Human Genetics is the official journal of the Japan Society of Human Genetics, publishing high-quality original research articles, short communications, reviews, correspondences and editorials on all aspects of human genetics and genomics. It is the leading genetics journal based in the Asia-Pacific region.
Free online issue
Volume 54, No 10
October 2009
ISSN: 1434-5161
EISSN: 1435-232X
2008 impact factor 2.431*
Editor-in-Chief:
Katsushi Tokunaga
* Journal Citation Reports, Thomson Reuters, 2009
FEATURED ARTICLES
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Association study of genetic polymorphism in ABCC4 with cyclophosphamide-induced adverse drug reactions in breast cancer patientsORIGINAL ARTICLE
Single nucleotide polymorphism in ABCG2 is associated with irinotecan-induced severe myelosuppressionORIGINAL ARTICLE
Mitochondrial DNA analysis of Yayoi period human skeletal remains from the Doigahama siteNews
The Journal of Human Genetics is proud to present a collection of top reviews from recent years, as chosen by the editor. This collection covers a range of topics, including the functional analysis of disease-causing genes, polymorphisms of disease-associated genes, statistical genetics, pharmacogenetics, medical genetics and the genetics of multifactorial disease. Complementing this collection, the January issue also includes the latest reviews and articles on various aspects of human genetics.
From January 2009, Nature Publishing Group begins publishing the Journal of Human Genetics on behalf of the Japan Society of Human Genetics.
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Research and Reviews
Latest research highlights and reviews from the NPG family of journals
- Non-muscle myosin II takes centre stage in cell adhesion and migration Source: Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
- Reconstruction of the history of anthropogenic CO2 concentrations in the ocean Source: Nature
- Monitoring α4β7 integrin expression on circulating CD4+ T cells as a surrogate marker for tracking intestinal CD4+ T-cell loss in SIV infection - this content is FREE Source: Mucosal Immunology
