Physical Biology

Aims & Scope

Physical Biology publishes articles in the broad interdisciplinary field bridging biology with the physical sciences and engineering.

This journal focuses on research in which quantitative approaches – experimental, theoretical and modeling – lead to new insights into biological systems at all scales of space and time, and all levels of organizational complexity.

Physical Biology accepts contributions from a wide range of biological sub-fields, including topics such as: molecular biophysics, including single molecule studies, protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions subcellular structures, organelle dynamics, membranes, protein assemblies, chromosome structure intracellular processes, e.g. cytoskeleton dynamics, cellular transport, cell division systems biology, e.g. signaling, gene regulation and metabolic networks cells and their microenvironment, e.g. cell mechanics and motility, chemotaxis, extracellular matrix, biofilms cell-material interactions, e.g. biointerfaces, electrical stimulation and sensing, endocytosis cell-cell interactions, cell aggregates, organoids, tissues and organs developmental dynamics, including pattern formation and morphogenesis physical and evolutionary aspects of disease, e.g. cancer progression, amyloid formation neuronal systems, including information processing by networks, memory and learning population dynamics, ecology, and evolution collective action and emergence of collective phenomena.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.655

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	78

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8771

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	266

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• Stochastic simulation of chemical reactions with spatial resolution and single molecule detail

  Citation: 429

  Authors: Steven S, Dennis

• Boolean modeling in systems biology: an overview of methodology and applications

  Citation: 389

  Authors: Rui-Sheng, Assieh, Réka

• Fluid biopsy in patients with metastatic prostate, pancreatic and breast cancers

  Citation: 252

  Authors: Dena, Kelly, Anand, Madelyn S, Michael, Franziska, Katharina, Daniel, Jorge, Lyudmila, Andrew H, W Michael, Ethan, Michael, Xing, Thomas, Rachelle, Meghana, Craig, Joshua, Yelena, Devin, David, Peter

• The influence of geometry, surface character, and flexibility on the permeation of ions and water through biological pores

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Oliver, Mark S P

• Hither and yon: a review of bi-directional microtubule-based transport

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Steven P

• The statistical mechanics of complex signaling networks: nerve growth factor signaling

  Citation: 204

  Authors: K S, C C, G A, C R, K H, J P, R A

• The 2019 mathematical oncology roadmap

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Russell C, Andrea, Kristin R, James P, James A, Paul, David A, Angela M, Ernesto A B F, J, George, Thomas E, Kit, Ibrahim, Dominik, Natalia, Luis, Mykola, Raul, Stacey D, Heiko, Jimmy, Eduardo G, Alexander R A, Robert A, Artem, Peter, Nikhil, Julia, Raoul R, Nara, Daniel, Andriy, Michael, Jacob G

• Characterization of circulating tumor cell aggregates identified in patients with epithelial tumors

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Edward H, Marco, Madelyn, Craig, Dena, Daniel, Ethan, Jorge, Lyudmila, Alison, Andrew H, W Michael, Anand, Kelly, Peter

• A cortical folding model incorporating stress-dependent growth explains gyral wavelengths and stress patterns in the developing brain

  Citation: 162

  Authors: P V, R J, G, Y, L A

• Selective sweeps in growing microbial colonies

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Kirill S, Melanie J I, Nilay, Andrew W, Oskar, David R

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