Journal profile · Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics and Genomics
ISSN 1617-4615 · eISSN 1617-4623 · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · GERMANY · Monthly · Founded 1908
Molecular Genetics and Genomics: CAS Zone 3 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.16; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,990; median 137 days to acceptance (104 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 115 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Molecular Genetics and Genomics is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg and is in Zone 3 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Plant Reproductive Biology, Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Plant Molecular Biology Research, together about 22.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology and Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Molecular Genetics and Genomics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on a wide range of topics related to molecular genetics and genomics at the organismal or cellular level. Any hypothesis-driven approach to the study of genes and genomes is considered, be it experimental, theoretical or synthetic. Studies reporting only descriptive research will not be considered. MGG publishes research on all organisms that is of broad interest to those working in the fields of genetics, genomics, biology, medicine and biotechnology and animal production. The scope of Molecular Genetics and Genomics covers a broad range of research areas, including but not limited to: Genome structure and organization: studies that investigate the structure and organization of genomes, including the analysis of chromosome architecture, epigenetic modifications, and DNA replication. Human molecular genetics, medical genetics, population genetics, ancient DNA studies: For submissions on association studies, we consider sample size as a minimal requirement: Genome-wide association studies (sample size > 500), Exome-sequencing studies (sample size > 200), Candidate gene association studies (sample size >1000) Gene expression and regulation: studies that investigate the regulation of gene expression at the transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and translational levels, including the identification of novel transcription factors and regulatory elements. Genetic variation and evolution: studies that investigate the genetic variation and evolution of organisms, including population genetics, phylogenetics, and comparative genomics. Molecular mechanisms of disease: studies that investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic and genomic diseases, including the identification of disease-causing mutations, gene therapy approaches, and precision medicine. Studies investigating a single target as disease-causing must justify the specific relevance of this target in disease. For knock down or knock out approaches, a rescue approach to recover the phenotype in the mutants is required Functional genomics and proteomics: studies that investigate the functional roles of genes and proteins in cellular processes, including the use of high-throughput techniques such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Biotechnology and genetic engineering: studies that investigate the applications of genetic and genomic research in
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Editorial board by country: 17 in mainland China (about 46%); most named Mainland China 17, Germany 5, United States 4, India 2, United Kingdom 1 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Plant Reproductive BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.5%
- Chromosomal and Genetic VariationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.9%
- Plant Molecular Biology ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.8%
- Fungal and yeast genetics researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.7%
- Plant Disease Resistance and GeneticsAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.4%
- Genomics and Phylogenetic StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5%
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- Photosynthetic Processes and MechanismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEEmbaseCASCAB AbstractsCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, AGRICOLA, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 2.16LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.59LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 111LetPub ·
- h-index
- 138OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,146OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.01OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.03%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 115LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 632,600Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,398 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 186 | 25 | 52 |
| 2025 | 115 | 19 | 291 |
| 2024 | 124 | 22 | 511 |
| 2023 | 96 | 28 | 774 |
| 2022 | 145 | 35 | 1,513 |
| 2021 | 90 | 21 | 1,415 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
137 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 90 days – 190 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 27 days (106 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 163 days
- Sample
- 104 articles with submission and acceptance dates (333 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,990 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted9
- brief reportMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- editorialMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- hypothesisMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- letterMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- opinionMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- original paperMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- perspectiveMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- research paperMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
- reviewMolecular Genetics and Genomics (MGG) publishes Reviews, Original Papers, and Methodology Papers. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and rapid peer-revie…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Generative AI Images
AI/LLM use must be documented in Methods; AI copy editing need not be declared Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship Policy
Original work, not under consideration elsewhere, co-author and institutional approval Model summary
Authorship should incorporate and should be restricted to those who have contributed substantially to the work in one or more of the following categories: • Conceived of or designed study • Performed research • Analyzed data • Contributed new methods or models • Wrote the paper Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Research data encouraged to be archived in repositories Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permission required for previously published material Model summary
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Molecular Genetics and Genomics, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism prevention with CrossCheck
Plagiarism screening via CrossCheck/iThenticate Model summary
Springer is a participant of CrossCheck, a multi-publisher plagiarism detection initiative to screen published and submitted content for originality. CrossCheck consists of two products: a database of scholarly publications (CrossCheck) and a web-based tool (iThenticate) to check an authored work against that database. This journal uses the plagiarism tool to detect instances of overlapping and si…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Country or region
- GERMANY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1908
- ISSN
- 1617-4615
- Electronic ISSN
- 1617-4623
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Molecular Genetics and Genomics
What CAS zone is Molecular Genetics and Genomics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Molecular Genetics and Genomics is in Zone 3 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Biochemistry & Molecular Biology / Genetics & Heredity. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Molecular Genetics and Genomics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.16; CiteScore 4.3, h-index 138.
How long does peer review take at Molecular Genetics and Genomics?
Based on the dates recorded on 104 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 137 days (interquartile range 90–190 days); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Molecular Genetics and Genomics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Molecular Genetics and Genomics based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 17 (about 46%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (17), Germany (5) and United States (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Molecular Genetics and Genomics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Molecular Genetics and Genomics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE, Embase, CAS, CAB Abstracts and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Molecular Genetics and Genomics open access, and what is the APC?
Molecular Genetics and Genomics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,990.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .