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Best Biology and Biochemistry Journals

This comprehensive ranking highlights scientific journals from the field of Biology and Biochemistry, providing valuable insights for researchers, institutions, and professionals seeking authoritative sources in these disciplines. The ranking has been meticulously prepared by Research.com, a leading platform recognized for its rigorous approach to science research across all major fields. Since 2014, Research.com has been trusted for delivering robust data on scientific contributions and advancements, including in the fields of Biology and Biochemistry.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
1 Rank Cell

Cell

0092-8674
Best Scientists 4148 2041 D-Index 289
2 Rank Nature Biotechnology

Nature Biotechnology

1087-0156, Monthly
Best Scientists 1435 877 D-Index 164
3 Rank Nucleic Acids Research Best Scientists 3220 3742 D-Index 169
4 Rank International Journal of Molecular Sciences Best Scientists 13987 21620 D-Index 149
5 Rank Cell Reports

Cell Reports

2211-1247
Best Scientists 7023 4996 D-Index 126
6 Rank Cell Metabolism

Cell Metabolism

1550-4131
Best Scientists 1166 746 D-Index 133
7 Rank Nature Methods

Nature Methods

1548-7091, Monthly
Best Scientists 1225 792 D-Index 139
8 Rank eLife

eLife

2050-084X
Best Scientists 9514 25159 D-Index 132
9 Rank Molecular Cell

Molecular Cell

1097-2765
Best Scientists 1660 1433 D-Index 122
10 Rank Cell Stem Cell

Cell Stem Cell

1934-5909
Best Scientists 878 618 D-Index 112
11 Rank Trends in Food Science and Technology Best Scientists 668 979 D-Index 122
12 Rank Bioresource Technology Best Scientists 1749 4265 D-Index 136
13 Rank Nature Cell Biology

Nature Cell Biology

1465-7392, Monthly
Best Scientists 1126 730 D-Index 97
14 Rank Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology Best Scientists 360 274 D-Index 121
15 Rank Cells

Cells

2073-4409
Best Scientists 5658 6178 D-Index 105
16 Rank Nature Chemical Biology Best Scientists 874 686 D-Index 91
17 Rank Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy Best Scientists 758 899 D-Index 111
18 Rank Molecules

Molecules

1420-3049
Best Scientists 6907 10534 D-Index 118
19 Rank Food Chemistry

Food Chemistry

0308-8146
Best Scientists 2567 5634 D-Index 111
20 Rank Antioxidants

Antioxidants

2076-3921
Best Scientists 2383 3318 D-Index 95
21 Rank Developmental Cell

Developmental Cell

1534-5807, Annual
Best Scientists 1096 844 D-Index 84
22 Rank Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Best Scientists 650 1078 D-Index 94
23 Rank EMBO Journal

EMBO Journal

0261-4189, Annual
Best Scientists 1642 1090 D-Index 81
24 Rank Autophagy

Autophagy

1554-8627
Best Scientists 1174 847 D-Index 81
25 Rank Redox Biology

Redox Biology

2213-2317
Best Scientists 1169 1104 D-Index 81
26 Rank Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology Best Scientists 3108 3186 D-Index 84
27 Rank International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Best Scientists 3563 6856 D-Index 115
28 Rank Foods

Foods

2304-8158
Best Scientists 2203 4766 D-Index 90
29 Rank Molecular Cancer

Molecular Cancer

1476-4598
Best Scientists 539 447 D-Index 93
30 Rank Cell Research

Cell Research

1001-0602
Best Scientists 578 532 D-Index 88
31 Rank Cell Death and Disease Best Scientists 2086 1900 D-Index 80
32 Rank Current Biology

Current Biology

0960-9822
Best Scientists 2991 2779 D-Index 93
33 Rank Biomolecules

Biomolecules

2218-273X
Best Scientists 3064 3117 D-Index 83
34 Rank Plant Cell

Plant Cell

1040-4651
Best Scientists 772 782 D-Index 77
35 Rank Journal of Biological Chemistry Best Scientists 4302 4589 D-Index 72
36 Rank Communications Biology Best Scientists 6350 4058 D-Index 85
37 Rank Molecular Plant

Molecular Plant

1674-2052
Best Scientists 491 518 D-Index 85
38 Rank Nature Reviews Microbiology Best Scientists 425 269 D-Index 132
39 Rank Cell Death and Differentiation Best Scientists 869 613 D-Index 75
40 Rank Nature Biomedical Engineering Best Scientists 778 557 D-Index 113
41 Rank Food Research International Best Scientists 1152 2267 D-Index 81
42 Rank Journal of Cell Biology

Journal of Cell Biology

0021-9525, Monthly
Best Scientists 886 806 D-Index 65
43 Rank Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics

1367-4803, Semi-monthly
Best Scientists 1827 2255 D-Index 93
44 Rank Journal of Extracellular Vesicles

Journal of Extracellular Vesicles

2001-3078, Tri-annual
Best Scientists 463 369 D-Index 71
45 Rank Cell Reports Medicine Best Scientists 1950 955 D-Index 80
46 Rank Nature Structural and Molecular Biology Best Scientists 762 603 D-Index 75
47 Rank Biotechnology Advances Best Scientists 386 373 D-Index 76
48 Rank Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Best Scientists 1919 3405 D-Index 76
49 Rank PLoS Biology

PLoS Biology

1544-9173
Best Scientists 2017 1304 D-Index 84
50 Rank Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences Best Scientists 1319 1114 D-Index 62
51 Rank Nature Protocols

Nature Protocols

1754-2189
Best Scientists 916 602 D-Index 87
52 Rank Briefings in Bioinformatics Best Scientists 927 1358 D-Index 89
53 Rank Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety Best Scientists 342 419 D-Index 76
54 Rank Microorganisms

Microorganisms

2076-2607
Best Scientists 3567 4395 D-Index 85
55 Rank Oncogene

Oncogene

0950-9232, Monthly
Best Scientists 1595 1237 D-Index 67
56 Rank Free Radical Biology and Medicine Best Scientists 1363 2138 D-Index 64
57 Rank Aging Cell

Aging Cell

1474-9718, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 981 738 D-Index 65
58 Rank Genome Medicine

Genome Medicine

1756-994X
Best Scientists 1579 563 D-Index 75
59 Rank Plant Biotechnology Journal Best Scientists 692 711 D-Index 72
60 Rank LWT - Food Science and Technology Best Scientists 1188 2221 D-Index 71
61 Rank Aquaculture

Aquaculture

0044-8486
Best Scientists 783 1859 D-Index 60
62 Rank Nature Reviews Genetics Best Scientists 342 261 D-Index 99
63 Rank EMBO Reports

EMBO Reports

1469-221X, Monthly
Best Scientists 1315 945 D-Index 60
64 Rank Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology Best Scientists 2162 2615 D-Index 83
65 Rank Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity Best Scientists 513 578 D-Index 57
66 Rank Trends in Cell Biology Best Scientists 308 284 D-Index 67
67 Rank FASEB Journal

FASEB Journal

0892-6638
Best Scientists 4467 5862 D-Index 57
68 Rank PLoS Genetics

PLoS Genetics

1553-7390
Best Scientists 2028 1462 D-Index 62
69 Rank mSystems

mSystems

2379-5077
Best Scientists 1194 1055 D-Index 59
70 Rank Cell Chemical Biology Best Scientists 706 553 D-Index 53
71 Rank Food and Chemical Toxicology Best Scientists 594 1934 D-Index 62
72 Rank Food and Function

Food and Function

2042-6496
Best Scientists 908 1506 D-Index 54
73 Rank Metabolic Engineering Best Scientists 286 425 D-Index 51
74 Rank Trends in Biotechnology

Trends in Biotechnology

0167-7799, Monthly
Best Scientists 436 402 D-Index 65
75 Rank Physiological Reviews

Physiological Reviews

0031-9333, Quarterly
Best Scientists 232 169 D-Index 71
76 Rank Current Opinion in Food Science Best Scientists 215 285 D-Index 58
77 Rank The FEBS Journal

The FEBS Journal

1742-464X, Annual
Best Scientists 1110 1318 D-Index 54
78 Rank Cell Systems

Cell Systems

2405-4712
Best Scientists 442 302 D-Index 56
79 Rank Trends in Microbiology Best Scientists 451 379 D-Index 64
80 Rank EFSA Journal

EFSA Journal

1831-4732
Best Scientists 177 1749 D-Index 59
81 Rank Aging (Albany NY)

Aging (Albany NY)

1945-4589
Best Scientists 1322 1240 D-Index 56
82 Rank Life Sciences

Life Sciences

0024-3205
Best Scientists 758 919 D-Index 58
83 Rank Current Opinion in Biotechnology Best Scientists 387 412 D-Index 53
84 Rank PLoS Computational Biology Best Scientists 2180 2194 D-Index 68
85 Rank Journal of Proteome Research

Journal of Proteome Research

1535-3893, Monthly
Best Scientists 996 1119 D-Index 51
86 Rank Trends in Biochemical Sciences Best Scientists 304 273 D-Index 58
87 Rank Nature Food

Nature Food

2662-1355
Best Scientists 720 533 D-Index 88
88 Rank Biochemical Pharmacology Best Scientists 867 897 D-Index 49
89 Rank Science signaling

Science signaling

1945-0877
Best Scientists 698 414 D-Index 50
90 Rank Genes and Development Best Scientists 552 439 D-Index 57
91 Rank Food Control

Food Control

0956-7135
Best Scientists 763 1085 D-Index 59
92 Rank Molecular Systems Biology Best Scientists 375 266 D-Index 53
93 Rank Horticulture Research Best Scientists 455 598 D-Index 56
94 Rank Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Best Scientists 1756 1939 D-Index 52
95 Rank BMC Biology

BMC Biology

1741-7007
Best Scientists 1082 761 D-Index 53
96 Rank Molecular and Cellular Proteomics Best Scientists 683 568 D-Index 49
97 Rank Journal of Functional Foods Best Scientists 583 659 D-Index 47
98 Rank Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences Best Scientists 1407 1344 D-Index 50
99 Rank Stem Cell Reports

Stem Cell Reports

2213-6711
Best Scientists 827 659 D-Index 53
100 Rank Protein Science

Protein Science

0961-8368
Best Scientists 612 686 D-Index 49

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