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 16.3 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.6 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first 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 Cancers, Diagnostics, Genes, JPM, Pathogens, IJMS
Advances in Genetics and Precision Medicine in Human Diseases Topic Editors: Shun-Fa Yang, Shih-Chi Su
Deadline: 20 December 2024
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
Special Issue in Genes
Bioinformatics of Plant Guest Editor: Ritesh Kumar
Deadline: 5 December 2024
Special Issue in Genes
Genetics and Evolution of Insects Guest Editor: Sourav Roy
Deadline: 10 December 2024
Special Issue in Genes
Buffalo Genetics and Genomics Guest Editors: Qingyou Liu, Laiba Shafique
Deadline: 10 December 2024
Special Issue in Genes
Genomic Diagnosis of Human Cancers Guest Editor: Yael Goldberg
Deadline: 10 December 2024
Topical Collection in Genes
Study on Genotypes and Phenotypes of Pediatric Clinical Rare Diseases Collection Editors: Livia Garavelli, Stefano Giuseppe Caraffi
Topical Collection in Genes
Feature Papers in ‘Animal Genetics and Genomics’ Collection Editors: Antonio Figueras, Raquel Vasconcelos
Topical Collection in Genes
microRNA Omnibus Collection Editors: Clifford Steer, Subbaya Subramanian, Tilman Sanchez-Elsner
Topical Collection in Genes
Genomic Databases Collection Editor: Aureliano Bombarely
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