Journal profile · Genetics & Heredity
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers
ISSN 1945-0265 · eISSN 1945-0257 · Mary Ann Liebert Inc. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 2009
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.19; hybrid open access; review about 1 month (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 44 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc. and is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are BRCA gene mutations in cancer, Genomics and Rare Diseases and Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, together about 20.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Genetics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is the leading peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of human genetic testing including molecular biomarkers. The Journal provides a forum for the development of new technology; the application of testing to decision making in an increasingly varied set of clinical situations; ethical, legal, social, and economic aspects of genetic testing; and issues concerning effective genetic counseling. This is the definitive resource for researchers, clinicians, and scientists who develop, perform, and interpret genetic tests and their results. Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers coverage includes: -Diagnosis across the life span- Risk assessment- Carrier detection in individuals, couples, and populations- Novel methods and new instrumentation for genetic testing- Results of molecular, biochemical, and cytogenetic testing- Genetic counseling
Source: LetPub
Research area (LetPub): Genetics & Heredity
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- BRCA gene mutations in cancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.3%
- Genomics and Rare DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.2%
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.9%
- MicroRNA in disease regulationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- RNA modifications and cancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Folate and B Vitamins ResearchMedicine5.1%
- Epigenetics and DNA MethylationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
- Genetic Associations and EpidemiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.19LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 51OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 932OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.15OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 5.76%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 39LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,139 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 5 | 29 |
| 2024 | 62 | 9 | 130 |
| 2023 | 62 | 9 | 137 |
| 2022 | 76 | 6 | 326 |
| 2021 | 98 | 13 | 611 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2009
- ISSN
- 1945-0265
- Electronic ISSN
- 1945-0257
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers
What CAS zone is Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Genetics & Heredity. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.19; CiteScore 1.9, h-index 51.
How long does peer review take at Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers?
Authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers open access, and what is the APC?
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is a hybrid journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .