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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Molecular Biology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Molecular 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 Molecular 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. 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


3. Nature Reviews Genetics


Nature Reviews Genetics is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Reviews Genetics is 33. ISSN of this journal is/are 14710056, 14710064.

Impact Score: 23.60 h-Index: 439 SJR: 16.364 Overall Ranking: 33


4. Physiological Reviews


Physiological Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by American Physiological Society. The overall rank of Physiological Reviews is 56. ISSN of this journal is/are 15221210, 00319333.

Impact Score: 26.37 h-Index: 401 SJR: 12.167 Overall Ranking: 56


5. 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



6. Journal of Hematology and Oncology


Journal of Hematology and Oncology is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Hematology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Oncology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Hematology and Oncology is 83. ISSN of this journal is/are 17568722.

Impact Score: 26.08 h-Index: 171 SJR: 10.192 Overall Ranking: 83


7. 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


8. 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


9. 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



10. Cell Host and Microbe


Cell Host and Microbe is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cell Host and Microbe is 157. ISSN of this journal is/are 19346069, 19313128.

Impact Score: 11.68 h-Index: 255 SJR: 7.067 Overall Ranking: 157


11. Nature Structural and Molecular Biology


Nature Structural and Molecular Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Structural and Molecular Biology is 201. ISSN of this journal is/are 15459993, 15459985.

Impact Score: 6.42 h-Index: 310 SJR: 6.187 Overall Ranking: 201


12. 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


13. Molecular Plant


Molecular Plant is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Molecular Plant is 249. ISSN of this journal is/are 16742052, 17529867.

Impact Score: 13.75 h-Index: 178 SJR: 5.519 Overall Ranking: 249



14. Molecular Neurodegeneration


Molecular Neurodegeneration is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Neurodegeneration is 253. ISSN of this journal is/are 17501326.

Impact Score: 13.85 h-Index: 126 SJR: 5.488 Overall Ranking: 253


15. 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


16. Genome Medicine


Genome Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Genome Medicine is 288. ISSN of this journal is/are 1756994X.

Impact Score: 10.74 h-Index: 133 SJR: 5.078 Overall Ranking: 288


17. 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


18. EMBO Journal


EMBO Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of EMBO Journal is 306. ISSN of this journal is/are 02614189, 14602075.

Impact Score: 7.14 h-Index: 441 SJR: 4.821 Overall Ranking: 306


19. Protein Science


Protein Science is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Protein Science is 323. ISSN of this journal is/are 1469896X, 09618368.

Impact Score: 6.35 h-Index: 204 SJR: 4.657 Overall Ranking: 323


20. 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


21. Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics


Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics is 373. ISSN of this journal is/are 15278204, 1545293X.

Impact Score: 8.11 h-Index: 134 SJR: 4.28 Overall Ranking: 373


22. 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


23. Ageing Research Reviews


Ageing Research Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Aging (Q1); Biochemistry (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Neurology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The overall rank of Ageing Research Reviews is 378. ISSN of this journal is/are 15681637, 18729649.

Impact Score: 13.60 h-Index: 181 SJR: 4.216 Overall Ranking: 378


24. Trends in Biochemical Sciences


Trends in Biochemical Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Trends in Biochemical Sciences is 389. ISSN of this journal is/are 13624326, 09680004.

Impact Score: 7.14 h-Index: 309 SJR: 4.158 Overall Ranking: 389


25. Molecular Biology and Evolution


Molecular Biology and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Molecular Biology and Evolution is 404. ISSN of this journal is/are 15371719, 07374038.

Impact Score: 5.04 h-Index: 256 SJR: 4.085 Overall Ranking: 404


26. Molecular Psychiatry


Molecular Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Molecular Psychiatry is 416. ISSN of this journal is/are 14765578, 13594184.

Impact Score: 10.52 h-Index: 261 SJR: 4.022 Overall Ranking: 416


27. Molecular Therapy


Molecular Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Drug Discovery (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Molecular Therapy is 419. ISSN of this journal is/are 15250024, 15250016.

Impact Score: 9.40 h-Index: 220 SJR: 4.008 Overall Ranking: 419


28. Experimental and Molecular Medicine


Experimental and Molecular Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Experimental and Molecular Medicine is 423. ISSN of this journal is/are 12263613, 20926413.

Impact Score: 12.18 h-Index: 133 SJR: 4.001 Overall Ranking: 423


29. Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics


Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Computational Mathematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Beijing Genomics Institute. The overall rank of Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics is 429. ISSN of this journal is/are 16720229, 22103244.

Impact Score: 7.21 h-Index: 80 SJR: 3.964 Overall Ranking: 429


30. 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


31. Aggregate


Aggregate is a journal covering the categories related to Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Materials Chemistry (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Aggregate is 484. ISSN of this journal is/are 27668541, 26924560.

Impact Score: 12.55 h-Index: 48 SJR: 3.76 Overall Ranking: 484


32. Clinical and Molecular Hepatology


Clinical and Molecular Hepatology is a journal covering the categories related to Hepatology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Korean Association for the Study of the Liver. The overall rank of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology is 502. ISSN of this journal is/are 22872728, 2287285X.

Impact Score: 10.01 h-Index: 65 SJR: 3.635 Overall Ranking: 502


33. Trends in Molecular Medicine


Trends in Molecular Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Trends in Molecular Medicine is 522. ISSN of this journal is/are 1471499X, 14714914.

Impact Score: 9.61 h-Index: 213 SJR: 3.577 Overall Ranking: 522


34. 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


35. 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


36. 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


37. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews


Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews is 651. ISSN of this journal is/are 10985557, 10922172.

Impact Score: 8.23 h-Index: 287 SJR: 3.165 Overall Ranking: 651


38. Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. RNA


Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. RNA is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. RNA is 717. ISSN of this journal is/are 17577012, 17577004.

Impact Score: 6.23 h-Index: 99 SJR: 3.005 Overall Ranking: 717


39. Molecular Aspects of Medicine


Molecular Aspects of Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Aspects of Medicine is 738. ISSN of this journal is/are 00982997, 18729452.

Impact Score: 10.20 h-Index: 168 SJR: 2.947 Overall Ranking: 738


40. Current Opinion in Structural Biology


Current Opinion in Structural Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Structural Biology is 758. ISSN of this journal is/are 1879033X, 0959440X.

Impact Score: 7.29 h-Index: 223 SJR: 2.908 Overall Ranking: 758


41. Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology


Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is 759. ISSN of this journal is/are 10409238, 15497798.

Impact Score: 7.25 h-Index: 130 SJR: 2.907 Overall Ranking: 759


42. EMBO Reports


EMBO Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of EMBO Reports is 829. ISSN of this journal is/are 14693178, 1469221X.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 219 SJR: 2.756 Overall Ranking: 829


43. 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


44. Cell Chemical Biology


Cell Chemical Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Clinical Biochemistry (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Cell Chemical Biology is 878. ISSN of this journal is/are 24519448, 24519456.

Impact Score: 5.68 h-Index: 215 SJR: 2.659 Overall Ranking: 878


45. RNA


RNA is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. The overall rank of RNA is 947. ISSN of this journal is/are 13558382, 14699001.

Impact Score: 3.83 h-Index: 196 SJR: 2.512 Overall Ranking: 947


46. 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


47. Oncogene


Oncogene is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Oncogene is 966. ISSN of this journal is/are 14765594, 09509232.

Impact Score: 6.49 h-Index: 380 SJR: 2.489 Overall Ranking: 966


48. Mobile DNA


Mobile DNA is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Mobile DNA is 970. ISSN of this journal is/are 17598753.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 48 SJR: 2.479 Overall Ranking: 970


49. 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


50. Bioinformatics


Bioinformatics is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Computational Mathematics (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Bioinformatics is 992. ISSN of this journal is/are 13674811, 13674803.

Impact Score: 5.56 h-Index: 486 SJR: 2.451 Overall Ranking: 992


51. Briefings in Bioinformatics


Briefings in Bioinformatics is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Briefings in Bioinformatics is 1035. ISSN of this journal is/are 14774054, 14675463.

Impact Score: 7.97 h-Index: 159 SJR: 2.39 Overall Ranking: 1035


52. Molecular Biomedicine


Molecular Biomedicine is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing. The overall rank of Molecular Biomedicine is 1036. ISSN of this journal is/are 26628651.

Impact Score: 8.41 h-Index: 25 SJR: 2.387 Overall Ranking: 1036


53. 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


54. 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


55. Journal of Molecular Biology


Journal of Molecular Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Biophysics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Journal of Molecular Biology is 1185. ISSN of this journal is/are 00222836, 10898638.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 302 SJR: 2.215 Overall Ranking: 1185


56. 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


57. Oncogenesis


Oncogenesis is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Oncogenesis is 1218. ISSN of this journal is/are 21579024.

Impact Score: 5.72 h-Index: 72 SJR: 2.185 Overall Ranking: 1218


58. NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics


NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics is 1222. ISSN of this journal is/are 26319268.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 31 SJR: 2.179 Overall Ranking: 1222


59. npj Genomic Medicine


npj Genomic Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of npj Genomic Medicine is 1224. ISSN of this journal is/are 20567944.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 46 SJR: 2.178 Overall Ranking: 1224


60. 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


61. Molecular Horticulture


Molecular Horticulture is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Horticulture (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Horticulture is 1280. ISSN of this journal is/are 27309401.

Impact Score: 6.77 h-Index: 16 SJR: 2.129 Overall Ranking: 1280


62. 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


63. Structure


Structure is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Structure is 1414. ISSN of this journal is/are 09692126, 18784186.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 203 SJR: 2.011 Overall Ranking: 1414


64. Acta Biomaterialia


Acta Biomaterialia is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Biomaterials (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Acta Materialia Inc. The overall rank of Acta Biomaterialia is 1420. ISSN of this journal is/are 17427061, 18787568.

Impact Score: 9.94 h-Index: 261 SJR: 2.007 Overall Ranking: 1420


65. PLoS Pathogens


PLoS Pathogens is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Pathogens is 1454. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537374, 15537366.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 260 SJR: 1.987 Overall Ranking: 1454


66. 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


67. 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


68. Molecular and Cellular Proteomics


Molecular and Cellular Proteomics is a journal covering the categories related to Analytical Chemistry (Q1); Biochemistry (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Inc.. The overall rank of Molecular and Cellular Proteomics is 1517. ISSN of this journal is/are 15359476, 15359484.

Impact Score: 4.97 h-Index: 214 SJR: 1.948 Overall Ranking: 1517


69. PLoS Genetics


PLoS Genetics is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Genetics is 1523. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537390, 15537404.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 282 SJR: 1.945 Overall Ranking: 1523


70. Essays in Biochemistry


Essays in Biochemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Portland Press Ltd. The overall rank of Essays in Biochemistry is 1532. ISSN of this journal is/are 00711365, 17441358.

Impact Score: 5.69 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.939 Overall Ranking: 1532


71. 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


72. Matrix Biology


Matrix Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Matrix Biology is 1609. ISSN of this journal is/are 15691802, 0945053X.

Impact Score: 4.84 h-Index: 150 SJR: 1.883 Overall Ranking: 1609


73. Journal of Genetics and Genomics


Journal of Genetics and Genomics is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology. The overall rank of Journal of Genetics and Genomics is 1611. ISSN of this journal is/are 16738527, 18735533.

Impact Score: 4.80 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.882 Overall Ranking: 1611


74. Molecular Therapy - Methods and Clinical Development


Molecular Therapy - Methods and Clinical Development is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Molecular Therapy - Methods and Clinical Development is 1638. ISSN of this journal is/are 23290501.

Impact Score: 4.23 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.868 Overall Ranking: 1638


75. 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


76. Clinical Epigenetics


Clinical Epigenetics is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Clinical Epigenetics is 1689. ISSN of this journal is/are 18687083, 18687075.

Impact Score: 4.38 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.833 Overall Ranking: 1689


77. Gene Therapy


Gene Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Gene Therapy is 1760. ISSN of this journal is/are 09697128, 14765462.

Impact Score: 4.31 h-Index: 177 SJR: 1.784 Overall Ranking: 1760


78. Epigenetics and Chromatin


Epigenetics and Chromatin is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Epigenetics and Chromatin is 1762. ISSN of this journal is/are 17568935.

Impact Score: 3.51 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.781 Overall Ranking: 1762


79. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology


Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology is a journal covering the categories related to Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology is 1768. ISSN of this journal is/are 00222828, 10958584.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 182 SJR: 1.779 Overall Ranking: 1768


80. Molecular Medicine


Molecular Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Medicine is 1815. ISSN of this journal is/are 10761551, 15283658.

Impact Score: 6.43 h-Index: 136 SJR: 1.752 Overall Ranking: 1815


81. Molecular Cancer Research


Molecular Cancer Research is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Oncology (Q1). It is published by American Association for Cancer Research Inc.. The overall rank of Molecular Cancer Research is 1823. ISSN of this journal is/are 15417786, 15573125.

Impact Score: 4.32 h-Index: 156 SJR: 1.748 Overall Ranking: 1823


82. 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


83. Cancer Gene Therapy


Cancer Gene Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Cancer Gene Therapy is 1851. ISSN of this journal is/are 14765500, 09291903.

Impact Score: 5.01 h-Index: 101 SJR: 1.727 Overall Ranking: 1851


84. Development (Cambridge)


Development (Cambridge) is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Company of Biologists Ltd. The overall rank of Development (Cambridge) is 1875. ISSN of this journal is/are 14779129, 09501991.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 369 SJR: 1.715 Overall Ranking: 1875


85. 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


86. Molecular Autism


Molecular Autism is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Autism is 1986. ISSN of this journal is/are 20402392.

Impact Score: 5.48 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.671 Overall Ranking: 1986


87. 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


88. 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


89. 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


90. 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


91. Neurobiology of Stress


Neurobiology of Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q1); Endocrinology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Neurobiology of Stress is 2132. ISSN of this journal is/are 23522895.

Impact Score: 4.03 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.602 Overall Ranking: 2132


92. 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


93. 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


94. Molecular Plant Pathology


Molecular Plant Pathology is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Plant Pathology is 2211. ISSN of this journal is/are 13643703, 14646722.

Impact Score: 5.34 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.567 Overall Ranking: 2211


95. Human Molecular Genetics


Human Molecular Genetics is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Human Molecular Genetics is 2229. ISSN of this journal is/are 14602083, 09646906.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 307 SJR: 1.56 Overall Ranking: 2229


96. mSystems


mSystems is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of mSystems is 2231. ISSN of this journal is/are 23795077.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.558 Overall Ranking: 2231


97. Microbial genomics


Microbial genomics is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Microbiology Society. The overall rank of Microbial genomics is 2278. ISSN of this journal is/are 20575858.

Impact Score: 3.93 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.539 Overall Ranking: 2278


98. 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


99. PLoS Computational Biology


PLoS Computational Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Computational Biology is 2374. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537358, 1553734X.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 227 SJR: 1.503 Overall Ranking: 2374


100. Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine


Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Molecular Biology (Q1); Molecular Medicine (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine is 2383. ISSN of this journal is/are 14623994.

Impact Score: 5.31 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.5 Overall Ranking: 2383








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Molecular 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 Molecular 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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