EvoDevo now open for submissions
EvoDevo is a new journal which focuses on a broad range of topics associated with the translation of genotype to phenotype in a phylogenetic context.
New from Journal of Biology
The development of the checkpoint concept was a landmark in the understanding of cell cycle control, but Alexey Khodjakov and Conly Rieder argue that it is widely misunderstood, to the detriment of progress in cell cycle research.
In the presence of transmissible drug-resistant influenza strains, prioritization of treatment for infected patients over prophylaxis for exposed asymptomatic persons is likely to be more effective in reducing mortality and morbidity during a pandemic.
Massively parallel sequencing of chloroplast genomes empowers the resolution of low taxonomic level plant phylogenies, as illustrated by an analysis of rapidly radiating clades in the genus Pinus.
Protein function and stability are acutely sensitive to pH, which varies in different subcellular compartments. Garcia-Moreno discusses research recently reported in BMC Biology suggesting that adaptation to different compartments is reflected in charge distribution.
A randomised controlled trial has shown that chicken type II collagen is a safe and effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, and may be a potential alternative therapy to methotrexate.
Future of Cases Journal
(Subramanian Vaidyanathan, 02Dec2009)
I understand that Cases Journal has stopped accepting new manuscripts. Whatever version replaces Cases Journal, the new online database or repository of doctor-patient narratives...
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applause for your philosophy on the journal!
(S. Calvin Li, 02Dec2009)
Dear Honorable Editor Smith, Reading your "Editorial, Standards of English in a democratic, mass publication journal." Your courage and vision have impressed me tremendously....
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