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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Cell Biology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Cell Biology, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Cell Biology falls under area Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology


Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology is 3. ISSN of this journal is/are 14710072, 14710080.

Impact Score: 40.61 h-Index: 531 SJR: 37.353 Overall Ranking: 3



2. Cancer Cell


Cancer Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Oncology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cancer Cell is 17. ISSN of this journal is/are 15356108, 18783686.

Impact Score: 24.69 h-Index: 416 SJR: 19.027 Overall Ranking: 17


3. Nature Methods


Nature Methods is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Methods is 27. ISSN of this journal is/are 15487091, 15487105.

Impact Score: 13.51 h-Index: 408 SJR: 17.251 Overall Ranking: 27


4. Cell Metabolism


Cell Metabolism is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cell Metabolism is 60. ISSN of this journal is/are 15504131, 19327420.

Impact Score: 21.71 h-Index: 368 SJR: 11.989 Overall Ranking: 60


5. Cell Stem Cell


Cell Stem Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cell Stem Cell is 96. ISSN of this journal is/are 19345909, 18759777.

Impact Score: 12.67 h-Index: 316 SJR: 9.313 Overall Ranking: 96



6. Molecular Cell


Molecular Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Molecular Cell is 101. ISSN of this journal is/are 10974164, 10972765.

Impact Score: 12.04 h-Index: 459 SJR: 9.051 Overall Ranking: 101


7. Cell Research


Cell Research is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Cell Research is 105. ISSN of this journal is/are 17487838, 10010602.

Impact Score: 9.06 h-Index: 232 SJR: 8.74 Overall Ranking: 105


8. Annual Review of Plant Biology


Annual Review of Plant Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Plant Biology is 121. ISSN of this journal is/are 15452123, 15435008.

Impact Score: 28.16 h-Index: 307 SJR: 8.258 Overall Ranking: 121


9. Nature Cell Biology


Nature Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Cell Biology is 140. ISSN of this journal is/are 14764679, 14657392.

Impact Score: 10.39 h-Index: 420 SJR: 7.711 Overall Ranking: 140



10. Nature Metabolism


Nature Metabolism is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q1); Internal Medicine (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Springer Berlin. The overall rank of Nature Metabolism is 142. ISSN of this journal is/are 25225812.

Impact Score: 11.55 h-Index: 92 SJR: 7.529 Overall Ranking: 142


11. Nature Microbiology


Nature Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Microbiology is 167. ISSN of this journal is/are 20585276.

Impact Score: 12.22 h-Index: 157 SJR: 6.893 Overall Ranking: 167


12. Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology


Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology is a book series covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology is 174. ISSN of this journal is/are 15308995, 10810706.

Impact Score: 10.68 h-Index: 247 SJR: 6.788 Overall Ranking: 174


13. Blood


Blood is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Hematology (Q1); Immunology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Blood is 222. ISSN of this journal is/are 15280020, 00064971.

Impact Score: 7.31 h-Index: 540 SJR: 5.823 Overall Ranking: 222



14. Genome Biology


Genome Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Genome Biology is 233. ISSN of this journal is/are 1474760X, 14747596.

Impact Score: 9.04 h-Index: 319 SJR: 5.71 Overall Ranking: 233


15. Nature Chemical Biology


Nature Chemical Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Chemical Biology is 248. ISSN of this journal is/are 15524469, 15524450.

Impact Score: 7.32 h-Index: 272 SJR: 5.521 Overall Ranking: 248


16. Trends in Cell Biology


Trends in Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Trends in Cell Biology is 255. ISSN of this journal is/are 09628924, 18793088.

Impact Score: 13.06 h-Index: 271 SJR: 5.455 Overall Ranking: 255


17. Protein and Cell


Protein and Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Protein and Cell is 264. ISSN of this journal is/are 16748018, 1674800X.

Impact Score: 7.91 h-Index: 104 SJR: 5.392 Overall Ranking: 264


18. Developmental Cell


Developmental Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Developmental Cell is 281. ISSN of this journal is/are 15345807, 18781551.

Impact Score: 7.30 h-Index: 306 SJR: 5.18 Overall Ranking: 281


19. Annual Review of Biophysics


Annual Review of Biophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Bioengineering (Q1); Biophysics (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Biophysics is 283. ISSN of this journal is/are 19361238, 1936122X.

Impact Score: 13.84 h-Index: 178 SJR: 5.152 Overall Ranking: 283


20. Cell Systems


Cell Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Histology (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cell Systems is 297. ISSN of this journal is/are 24054720, 24054712.

Impact Score: 5.72 h-Index: 98 SJR: 4.943 Overall Ranking: 297


21. Cell Death and Differentiation


Cell Death and Differentiation is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Cell Death and Differentiation is 303. ISSN of this journal is/are 13509047, 14765403.

Impact Score: 14.45 h-Index: 271 SJR: 4.866 Overall Ranking: 303


22. Journal of Extracellular Vesicles


Journal of Extracellular Vesicles is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Histology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Extracellular Vesicles is 336. ISSN of this journal is/are 20013078.

Impact Score: 13.60 h-Index: 126 SJR: 4.524 Overall Ranking: 336


23. Autophagy


Autophagy is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Autophagy is 355. ISSN of this journal is/are 15548635, 15548627.

Impact Score: 10.28 h-Index: 202 SJR: 4.447 Overall Ranking: 355


24. PLoS Medicine


PLoS Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Medicine is 374. ISSN of this journal is/are 15491277, 15491676.

Impact Score: 8.71 h-Index: 289 SJR: 4.279 Overall Ranking: 374


25. Nature Cardiovascular Research


Nature Cardiovascular Research is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Nature Cardiovascular Research is 400. ISSN of this journal is/are 27310590.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 26 SJR: 4.096 Overall Ranking: 400


26. Progress in Lipid Research


Progress in Lipid Research is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Progress in Lipid Research is 402. ISSN of this journal is/are 18732194, 01637827.

Impact Score: 16.27 h-Index: 178 SJR: 4.091 Overall Ranking: 402


27. Annual Review of Cancer Biology


Annual Review of Cancer Biology is a book series covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Oncology (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Cancer Biology is 430. ISSN of this journal is/are 24723428.

Impact Score: 6.43 h-Index: 40 SJR: 3.955 Overall Ranking: 430


28. Cell Discovery


Cell Discovery is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Cell Discovery is 465. ISSN of this journal is/are 20565968.

Impact Score: 8.02 h-Index: 68 SJR: 3.842 Overall Ranking: 465


29. Plant Cell


Plant Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by American Society of Plant Biologists. The overall rank of Plant Cell is 493. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532298X, 10404651.

Impact Score: 7.98 h-Index: 412 SJR: 3.704 Overall Ranking: 493


30. Plant Communications


Plant Communications is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Plant Communications is 528. ISSN of this journal is/are 25903462.

Impact Score: 10.26 h-Index: 48 SJR: 3.552 Overall Ranking: 528


31. Journal of Cell Biology


Journal of Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Rockefeller University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Cell Biology is 591. ISSN of this journal is/are 15408140, 00219525.

Impact Score: 5.08 h-Index: 422 SJR: 3.359 Overall Ranking: 591


32. Molecular Metabolism


Molecular Metabolism is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Molecular Metabolism is 626. ISSN of this journal is/are 22128778.

Impact Score: 6.81 h-Index: 115 SJR: 3.235 Overall Ranking: 626


33. Journal of Biomedical Science


Journal of Biomedical Science is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (medical) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Pharmacology (medical) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Biomedical Science is 645. ISSN of this journal is/are 10217770, 14230127.

Impact Score: 11.86 h-Index: 120 SJR: 3.172 Overall Ranking: 645


34. Aging Cell


Aging Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Aging (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Aging Cell is 762. ISSN of this journal is/are 14749726, 14749718.

Impact Score: 7.33 h-Index: 181 SJR: 2.905 Overall Ranking: 762


35. Current Opinion in Cell Biology


Current Opinion in Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Cell Biology is 818. ISSN of this journal is/are 09550674, 18790410.

Impact Score: 4.40 h-Index: 284 SJR: 2.78 Overall Ranking: 818


36. Cell Death and Disease


Cell Death and Disease is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Cell Death and Disease is 821. ISSN of this journal is/are 20414889.

Impact Score: 9.09 h-Index: 181 SJR: 2.773 Overall Ranking: 821


37. International Journal of Biological Sciences


International Journal of Biological Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Ivyspring International Publisher. The overall rank of International Journal of Biological Sciences is 848. ISSN of this journal is/are 14492288.

Impact Score: 10.11 h-Index: 129 SJR: 2.715 Overall Ranking: 848


38. Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology


Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology is 895. ISSN of this journal is/are 10963634, 10849521.

Impact Score: 5.76 h-Index: 175 SJR: 2.62 Overall Ranking: 895


39. Cell Communication and Signaling


Cell Communication and Signaling is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Cell Communication and Signaling is 960. ISSN of this journal is/are 1478811X.

Impact Score: 8.68 h-Index: 98 SJR: 2.494 Overall Ranking: 960


40. MedComm


MedComm is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (medical) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Immunology and Allergy (Q1); Oncology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of MedComm is 978. ISSN of this journal is/are 26882663.

Impact Score: 8.57 h-Index: 41 SJR: 2.469 Overall Ranking: 978


41. Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters


Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters is 987. ISSN of this journal is/are 16891392, 14258153.

Impact Score: 9.81 h-Index: 73 SJR: 2.458 Overall Ranking: 987


42. Cell Insight


Cell Insight is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Cell Insight is 1081. ISSN of this journal is/are 27728927.

Impact Score: 4.82 h-Index: 13 SJR: 2.33 Overall Ranking: 1081


43. Stem Cell Reports


Stem Cell Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Stem Cell Reports is 1095. ISSN of this journal is/are 22136711.

Impact Score: 4.45 h-Index: 120 SJR: 2.314 Overall Ranking: 1095


44. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences


Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is 1107. ISSN of this journal is/are 1420682X, 14209071.

Impact Score: 6.21 h-Index: 271 SJR: 2.299 Overall Ranking: 1107


45. Plant Journal


Plant Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Plant Journal is 1133. ISSN of this journal is/are 1365313X, 09607412.

Impact Score: 6.19 h-Index: 327 SJR: 2.275 Overall Ranking: 1133


46. Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death


Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (medical) (Q1); Cancer Research (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Pharmaceutical Science (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death is 1170. ISSN of this journal is/are 13608185, 1573675X.

Impact Score: 8.48 h-Index: 133 SJR: 2.233 Overall Ranking: 1170


47. FEBS Journal


FEBS Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of FEBS Journal is 1189. ISSN of this journal is/are 1742464X, 17424658.

Impact Score: 5.79 h-Index: 239 SJR: 2.212 Overall Ranking: 1189


48. Transplantation and Cellular Therapy


Transplantation and Cellular Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Hematology (Q1); Immunology and Allergy (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1); Transplantation (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy is 1206. ISSN of this journal is/are 26666367, 26666375.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 147 SJR: 2.195 Overall Ranking: 1206


49. Aging and Disease


Aging and Disease is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q1). It is published by International Society on Aging and Disease. The overall rank of Aging and Disease is 1266. ISSN of this journal is/are 21525250.

Impact Score: 7.74 h-Index: 88 SJR: 2.143 Overall Ranking: 1266


50. Science Signaling


Science Signaling is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by American Association for the Advancement of Science. The overall rank of Science Signaling is 1267. ISSN of this journal is/are 19450877, 19379145.

Impact Score: 4.03 h-Index: 187 SJR: 2.143 Overall Ranking: 1267


51. Biochemical Journal


Biochemical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Portland Press Ltd. The overall rank of Biochemical Journal is 1353. ISSN of this journal is/are 14708728, 02646021.

Impact Score: 3.93 h-Index: 298 SJR: 2.064 Overall Ranking: 1353


52. npj Regenerative Medicine


npj Regenerative Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of npj Regenerative Medicine is 1362. ISSN of this journal is/are 20573995.

Impact Score: 6.26 h-Index: 44 SJR: 2.058 Overall Ranking: 1362


53. Cell Proliferation


Cell Proliferation is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Cell Proliferation is 1369. ISSN of this journal is/are 09607722, 13652184.

Impact Score: 6.28 h-Index: 102 SJR: 2.048 Overall Ranking: 1369


54. Stem Cell Research and Therapy


Stem Cell Research and Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Stem Cell Research and Therapy is 1405. ISSN of this journal is/are 17576512.

Impact Score: 7.39 h-Index: 135 SJR: 2.021 Overall Ranking: 1405


55. Cell Death Discovery


Cell Death Discovery is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Immunology (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Cell Death Discovery is 1455. ISSN of this journal is/are 20587716.

Impact Score: 6.78 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.986 Overall Ranking: 1455


56. Materials Today Bio


Materials Today Bio is a journal covering the categories related to Bioengineering (Q1); Biomaterials (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Materials Today Bio is 1470. ISSN of this journal is/are 25900064.

Impact Score: 10.83 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.974 Overall Ranking: 1470


57. Antioxidants and Redox Signaling


Antioxidants and Redox Signaling is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Antioxidants and Redox Signaling is 1511. ISSN of this journal is/are 15230864, 15577716.

Impact Score: 6.68 h-Index: 242 SJR: 1.951 Overall Ranking: 1511


58. Skeletal Muscle


Skeletal Muscle is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Skeletal Muscle is 1567. ISSN of this journal is/are 20445040.

Impact Score: 4.60 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.914 Overall Ranking: 1567


59. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology


American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine (Q1). It is published by American Thoracic Society. The overall rank of American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology is 1672. ISSN of this journal is/are 10441549, 15354989.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 182 SJR: 1.841 Overall Ranking: 1672


60. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology


American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by American Physiological Society. The overall rank of American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology is 1752. ISSN of this journal is/are 15221563, 03636143.

Impact Score: 4.79 h-Index: 207 SJR: 1.791 Overall Ranking: 1752


61. Phenomics


Phenomics is a journal covering the categories related to Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Phenomics is 1840. ISSN of this journal is/are 2730583X, 27305848.

Impact Score: 6.38 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.733 Overall Ranking: 1840


62. BMC Biology


BMC Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Biology is 1850. ISSN of this journal is/are 17417007.

Impact Score: 4.34 h-Index: 137 SJR: 1.727 Overall Ranking: 1850


63. Inflammation and Regeneration


Inflammation and Regeneration is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Immunology and Allergy (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Inflammation and Regeneration is 1854. ISSN of this journal is/are 18809693, 18808190.

Impact Score: 6.24 h-Index: 43 SJR: 1.726 Overall Ranking: 1854


64. Journal of Biological Chemistry


Journal of Biological Chemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Biological Chemistry is 1903. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219258, 1083351X.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 567 SJR: 1.705 Overall Ranking: 1903


65. Nucleus


Nucleus is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Landes Bioscience. The overall rank of Nucleus is 1911. ISSN of this journal is/are 19491042, 19491034.

Impact Score: 4.34 h-Index: 58 SJR: 1.702 Overall Ranking: 1911


66. WIREs mechanisms of disease


WIREs mechanisms of disease is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of WIREs mechanisms of disease is 1960. ISSN of this journal is/are 26929368.

Impact Score: 5.79 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.681 Overall Ranking: 1960


67. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity


Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity is a journal covering the categories related to Aging (Q1); Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity is 1980. ISSN of this journal is/are 19420994, 19420900.

Impact Score: 6.75 h-Index: 170 SJR: 1.673 Overall Ranking: 1980


68. Journal of Lipid Research


Journal of Lipid Research is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Endocrinology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Lipid Research is 2013. ISSN of this journal is/are 15397262, 00222275.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 230 SJR: 1.66 Overall Ranking: 2013


69. Journal of Investigative Dermatology


Journal of Investigative Dermatology is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Dermatology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Investigative Dermatology is 2017. ISSN of this journal is/are 0022202X, 15231747.

Impact Score: 3.69 h-Index: 240 SJR: 1.659 Overall Ranking: 2017


70. RNA Biology


RNA Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of RNA Biology is 2032. ISSN of this journal is/are 15558584, 15476286.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.651 Overall Ranking: 2032


71. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research


Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research is 2041. ISSN of this journal is/are 18792596, 01674889.

Impact Score: 4.09 h-Index: 210 SJR: 1.647 Overall Ranking: 2041


72. Genes and Diseases


Genes and Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Genes and Diseases is 2044. ISSN of this journal is/are 23524820, 23523042.

Impact Score: 5.05 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.646 Overall Ranking: 2044


73. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology


Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology is 2118. ISSN of this journal is/are 2296634X.

Impact Score: 3.94 h-Index: 123 SJR: 1.608 Overall Ranking: 2118


74. Molecules and Cells


Molecules and Cells is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Molecules and Cells is 2172. ISSN of this journal is/are 02191032, 10168478.

Impact Score: 5.27 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.585 Overall Ranking: 2172


75. Cell Surface


Cell Surface is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Cell Surface is 2194. ISSN of this journal is/are 24682330.

Impact Score: 5.18 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.573 Overall Ranking: 2194


76. Stem cells translational medicine


Stem cells translational medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Stem cells translational medicine is 2256. ISSN of this journal is/are 21576564, 21576580.

Impact Score: 5.38 h-Index: 108 SJR: 1.547 Overall Ranking: 2256


77. Cell Biology and Toxicology


Cell Biology and Toxicology is a journal covering the categories related to Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1); Toxicology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Cell Biology and Toxicology is 2268. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736822, 07422091.

Impact Score: 5.80 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.543 Overall Ranking: 2268


78. Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience


Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience is 2270. ISSN of this journal is/are 16633563.

Impact Score: 3.36 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.543 Overall Ranking: 2270


79. Cell Calcium


Cell Calcium is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Cell Calcium is 2298. ISSN of this journal is/are 15321991, 01434160.

Impact Score: 2.74 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.531 Overall Ranking: 2298


80. BioDesign Research


BioDesign Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of BioDesign Research is 2332. ISSN of this journal is/are 26931257.

Impact Score: 5.02 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.519 Overall Ranking: 2332


81. Tissue Barriers


Tissue Barriers is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Histology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Tissue Barriers is 2365. ISSN of this journal is/are 21688370, 21688362.

Impact Score: 5.15 h-Index: 49 SJR: 1.507 Overall Ranking: 2365


82. DNA Repair


DNA Repair is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of DNA Repair is 2387. ISSN of this journal is/are 15687856, 15687864.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 133 SJR: 1.499 Overall Ranking: 2387


83. European Journal of Cell Biology


European Journal of Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Histology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of European Journal of Cell Biology is 2412. ISSN of this journal is/are 16181298, 01719335.

Impact Score: 4.36 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.491 Overall Ranking: 2412


84. Antioxidants


Antioxidants is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Antioxidants is 2433. ISSN of this journal is/are 20763921.

Impact Score: 6.93 h-Index: 133 SJR: 1.484 Overall Ranking: 2433


85. Journal of Cell Science


Journal of Cell Science is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Company of Biologists Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Cell Science is 2453. ISSN of this journal is/are 14779137, 00219533.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 319 SJR: 1.479 Overall Ranking: 2453


86. Matrix Biology Plus


Matrix Biology Plus is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biophysics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Histology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Matrix Biology Plus is 2613. ISSN of this journal is/are 25900285.

Impact Score: 3.95 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.425 Overall Ranking: 2613


87. Redox Report


Redox Report is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biochemistry (medical) (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Redox Report is 2662. ISSN of this journal is/are 17432928, 13510002.

Impact Score: 7.94 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.41 Overall Ranking: 2662


88. Plant Reproduction


Plant Reproduction is a journal covering the categories related to Plant Science (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Plant Reproduction is 2677. ISSN of this journal is/are 21947961, 21947953.

Impact Score: 3.09 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.406 Overall Ranking: 2677


89. Plant and Cell Physiology


Plant and Cell Physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Plant and Cell Physiology is 2734. ISSN of this journal is/are 00320781, 14719053.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 190 SJR: 1.391 Overall Ranking: 2734


90. Journal of Cellular Physiology


Journal of Cellular Physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Cellular Physiology is 2782. ISSN of this journal is/are 10974652, 00219541.

Impact Score: 4.56 h-Index: 212 SJR: 1.377 Overall Ranking: 2782


91. Cell Regeneration


Cell Regeneration is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Cell Regeneration is 2875. ISSN of this journal is/are 20459769.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 26 SJR: 1.352 Overall Ranking: 2875


92. Stem Cell Investigation


Stem Cell Investigation is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by AME Publishing Company. The overall rank of Stem Cell Investigation is 2916. ISSN of this journal is/are 23069759.

Impact Score: 4.18 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.344 Overall Ranking: 2916


93. Current Opinion in Lipidology


Current Opinion in Lipidology is a journal covering the categories related to Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (Q1); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Lipidology is 2922. ISSN of this journal is/are 14736535, 09579672.

Impact Score: 4.07 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.342 Overall Ranking: 2922


94. Journal of Leukocyte Biology


Journal of Leukocyte Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Allergy (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Immunology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Leukocyte Biology is 2945. ISSN of this journal is/are 07415400, 19383673.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 223 SJR: 1.336 Overall Ranking: 2945


95. Journal of Molecular Cell Biology


Journal of Molecular Cell Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Molecular Cell Biology is 3087. ISSN of this journal is/are 17594685, 16742788.

Impact Score: 3.39 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.3 Overall Ranking: 3087


96. Molecular Biology of the Cell


Molecular Biology of the Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by American Society for Cell Biology. The overall rank of Molecular Biology of the Cell is 3127. ISSN of this journal is/are 10591524, 19394586.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 250 SJR: 1.291 Overall Ranking: 3127


97. Physiologia Plantarum


Physiologia Plantarum is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Physiologia Plantarum is 3128. ISSN of this journal is/are 00319317, 13993054.

Impact Score: 4.01 h-Index: 179 SJR: 1.291 Overall Ranking: 3128


98. Stem Cells


Stem Cells is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Stem Cells is 3147. ISSN of this journal is/are 10665099, 15494918.

Impact Score: 3.60 h-Index: 258 SJR: 1.287 Overall Ranking: 3147


99. Traffic


Traffic is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2); Structural Biology (Q2). It is published by Blackwell Munksgaard. The overall rank of Traffic is 3183. ISSN of this journal is/are 16000854, 13989219.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 152 SJR: 1.278 Overall Ranking: 3183


100. Virchows Archiv


Virchows Archiv is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Virchows Archiv is 3205. ISSN of this journal is/are 09456317, 14322307.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 114 SJR: 1.272 Overall Ranking: 3205








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Cell Biology or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Cell Biology


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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