Developmental Neurobiology

Aims & Scope

Developmental Neurobiology publishes original research articles and critical review papers on all aspects of nervous system development and aging, including plasticity and the ontogeny of behavior, and regeneration and repair as well as changes brought about by disease.

The general aim of the journal is to be the forum of choice for the broad presentation and discussion of the mechanisms underlying the dynamic nature of the structural and functional properties of the nervous system.

The journal welcomes reports of mechanistic studies that use the whole range of genetic, epigenetic, molecular, cellular, physiological, anatomical or behavioral tools to examine the differentiation and maturation of neural stem or primary cells, in vitro and in vivo, across the varied lifespans of invertebrates, vertebrates and humans, both in normal development and aging, and in disease.

Topics of particular current interest, beside basic molecular and cellular mechanisms of neural development and neuroevolution, include neuroinflammation and neuroimmune responses, neurodevelopmental disorders, comparative studies of diseases of the nervous system, and the use of stem cells in nervous system repair, among others.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2577

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1116

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.437

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	143

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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 Neuroscience, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

• Three groups of interneurons account for nearly 100% of neocortical GABAergic neurons

  Citation: 1248

  Authors: Bernardo, Gordon, SooHyun, Jens

• The role of BDNF and its receptors in depression and antidepressant drug action: Reactivation of developmental plasticity

  Citation: 703

  Authors: Eero, Tomi

• Postsynaptic BDNF‐TrkB signaling in synapse maturation, plasticity, and disease

  Citation: 598

  Authors: Akira, Martha

• Brain‐derived neurotrophic factor and the development of structural neuronal connectivity

  Citation: 483

  Authors: Susana, Adhanet H., Nicole J., Sonya

• PI3K/Akt and CREB regulate adult neural hippocampal progenitor proliferation and differentiation

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Joseph, Analeah, David V.

• Epidemiologic studies of exposure to prenatal infection and risk of schizophrenia and autism

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Alan S.

• Extracellular matrix and matrix receptors in blood–brain barrier formation and stroke

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Kim M., Katerina

• Identification of <i>Drosophila</i> type II neuroblast lineages containing transit amplifying ganglion mother cells

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Jason Q., Chris Q.

• Extracellular matrix and perineuronal nets in CNS repair

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Jessica C.F., Gunnar, Difei, James W.

• Activity‐dependent formation and functions of chondroitin sulfate‐rich extracellular matrix of perineuronal nets

  Citation: 320

  Authors: Alexander, Gert, Galina, Jens, Ralf, Melitta

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