Genes

Genes is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of genetics and genomics published monthly online by MDPI. The Spanish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SEBBM) is affiliated with Genes and their members receive discounts on the article processing charges.
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, MEDLINE, PMC, Embase, PubAg, and other databases.
  • Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Genetics and Heredity) / CiteScore - Q2 (Genetics (clinical))
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 14.9 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.6 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the second half of 2024).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: Reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor: 2.8 (2023); 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.3 (2023)
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Topic in Agriculture, Animals, Dairy, Genes, IJMS, Veterinary Sciences
Application of Reproductive and Genomic Biotechnologies for Livestock Breeding and Selection Topic Editors: Manuel García-Herreros, Pedro M. Aponte
Deadline: 20 March 2025
Topic in Biomedicines, Biomolecules, Cells, JCM, Osteology, Genes, IJMS
Bone-Related Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapy Development Topic Editors: Xiao Wang, Xin Dong
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Topic in Biomolecules, Cells, Genes, ncRNA, IJMS
MicroRNA: Mechanisms of Action, Physio-Pathological Implications, and Disease Biomarkers, 3rd Edition Topic Editors: Hsiuying Wang, Y-h. Taguchi
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Topic in Diversity, Forests, Genes, IJPB, Plants
Plant Chloroplast Genome and Evolution Topic Editors: Chao Shi, Lassaâd Belbahri, Shuo Wang
Deadline: 31 August 2025
Special Issue in Genes
Molecular and Genetic Control of the Cardiovascular System Guest Editors: Eltyeb Abdelwahid, Katherine Athayde Teixeira de Carvalho
Deadline: 15 February 2025
Special Issue in Genes
Advances in Genes and Genomics of Aquatic Animals and Pathogens Guest Editors: Erlong Wang, Zihao Yuan, Zehui Yu
Deadline: 15 February 2025
Special Issue in Genes
The Epigenetic Roles of lncRNAs Guest Editors: Arun Kumar Ganesan, Gurdeep Singh
Deadline: 20 February 2025
Topical Collection in Genes
Genomic Databases Collection Editor: Aureliano Bombarely
Topical Collection in Genes
Eukaryotic Non-coding RNAs: Diversity, Structure/Function, Implication in Cardiovascular Disease Collection Editors: Morten Andre Høydal, Christiane Branlant
Topical Collection in Genes
Genetics and Genomics of Hereditary Disorders of Connective Tissue Collection Editors: Nazli B. Mcdonnell, Bert Callewaert, Clair A. Francomano, Philippe Khau-Van-Kien, Yves Dulac
Topical Collection in Genes
Genotype-Phenotype Study in Disease Collection Editors: Michele Cioffi, Maria Teresa Vietri
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