Birth Defects Research Part B - Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology

Aims & Scope

The journal Birth Defects Research publishes original research and reviews in areas related to the etiology of adverse developmental and reproductive outcome.

In particular the journal is devoted to the publication of original scientific research that contributes to the understanding of the biology of embryonic development and the prenatal causative factors and mechanisms leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, namely structural and functional birth defects, pregnancy loss, postnatal functional defects in the human population, and to the identification of prenatal factors and biological mechanisms that reduce these risks.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• The rodent estrous cycle: characterization of vaginal cytology and its utility in toxicological studies

  Citation: 630

  Authors: Jerome M., Ashley S., Ralph L.

• NTP‐CERHR expert panel report on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of bisphenol A

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Robert E., Jane, Kim, L. Earl, Simon W., Peter S.J., Barry S., Kenneth M., Teresa M., Sherry G., John G., Susan R.

• Development of a zebrafish embryo teratogenicity assay and quantitative prediction model

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Kimberly C., Julieta M., Tracy L., Karen A.

• An interspecies comparison of placental antibody transfer: New insights into developmental toxicity testing of monoclonal antibodies

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Nele, Jan Willem

• First trimester exposure to paroxetine and risk of cardiac malformations in infants: the importance of dosage

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Anick, Élodie, Évelyne, Lucie, Martin, Driss

• Species comparison of anatomical and functional immune system development

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Michael P., Lori J., Kenneth S.

• Postnatal growth and morphological development of the brain: a species comparison

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Rebecca E., John M., Mark E., Gregg D.

• Major congenital malformations following prenatal exposure to serotonin reuptake inhibitors and benzodiazepines using population‐based health data

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Tim F., William, Shaila, Wayne, Jaafar, Clyde

• Atrazine and reproductive function: mode and mechanism of action studies

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Ralph L., Susan C., Parikshit C., Michael G., Jerome M., E., Tammy E.

• Species comparison of postnatal bone growth and development

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Tracey, Melissa S., Cedo, Karen, Mark E.