BioTechniques

Aims & Scope

BioTechniques is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original laboratory methods, related technical and software tools, and methods-oriented review articles that are of broad interest to professional life scientists, as well as to scientists from other disciplines (e.g., chemistry, physics, computer science, plant and agricultural science and climate science) interested in life science applications for their technologies.

Since 1983, BioTechniques has been a leading peer-reviewed journal for methods-related research.

The journal considers: Reports describing innovative new methods, platforms and software, substantive modifications to existing methods, or innovative applications of existing methods, techniques & tools to new models or scientific questions Descriptions of technical tools that facilitate the design or performance of experiments or data analysis, such as software and simple laboratory devices Surveys of technical approaches related to broad fields of research Reviews discussing advancements in techniques and methods related to broad fields of research Letters to the Editor and Expert Opinions highlighting interesting observations or cautionary tales concerning experimental design, methodology or analysis.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,800.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• TM4: A Free, Open-Source System for Microarray Data Management and Analysis

  Citation: 3832

  Authors: A.I., V., J., J., W., N., J., M., T., M., A., M., A., D., A., E., I., Z., A., V., J.

• ImageJ for Microscopy

  Citation: 1693

  Authors: Tony J.

• Glutaraldehyde: Behavior in Aqueous Solution, Reaction with Proteins, and Application to Enzyme Crosslinking

  Citation: 1492

  Authors: Isabelle, Catherine, Michel J., Karen C.

• The Sequence Manipulation Suite: JavaScript Programs for Analyzing and Formatting Protein and DNA Sequences

  Citation: 1382

  Authors: Paul

• Preparation of PCR-Quality Mouse Genomic DNA with Hot Sodium Hydroxide and Tris (HotSHOT)

  Citation: 1329

  Authors: G.E., P., R.L., A.A., J.A., M.L.

• Improved extraction of PCR-quality community DNA from digesta and fecal samples

  Citation: 1313

  Authors: Zhongtang, Mark

• Real-Time PCR for mRNA Quantitation

  Citation: 1293

  Authors: Marisa L., Juan F.

• Modulation of Non-Templated Nucleotide Addition by <i>Taq</i> DNA Polymerase: Primer Modifications that Facilitate Genotyping

  Citation: 1041

  Authors: Michael J., John D., Jeffrey R.

• Mitochondrial Membrane Potential Probes and the Proton Gradient: A Practical Usage Guide

  Citation: 1011

  Authors: Seth W., John P., Justin, Edward B., Harris A.

• Continuous Fluorescence Monitoring of Rapid Cycle DNA Amplification

  Citation: 969

  Authors: Carl T., Mark G., Alan A., Randy P.