Instructions to authors Current Biology Scope Current Biology publishes research papers in any area of biology, provided that the research clearly represents an important advance of especially broad interest to biologists. Papers must be written and illustrated in a way that is appropriate for nonspecialist readers.
Brevity is a virtue except when it is at the expense of essential information.
Authors are welcome to suggest that their paper is considered as a Brief Communication if they feel it is suitable for that format. Brief Communications should occupy no more than 4 pages of the journal. All submissions will be subject to an immediate editorial screening process, usually in consultation with members of the editorial board or other advisers. Those that meet the criteria for consideration, as outlined above, will normally be sent to two reviewers who have agreed in advance to assess the paper rapidly, and the editors will make every effort to reach decisions on these papers within three weeks of the date of receipt. Papers will be published in the next issue to go to press after proofs have been returned.