The European Journal of Human Genetics is the Journal of the European Society of Human Genetics. The European Journal of Human Genetics publishes original research papers, review articles, short reports, scientific correspondence and announcements. Preparation of Manuscripts Authors are urged to write as concisely as possible. Three copies should be submitted, typed on one side of the paper in double line spacing with a margin of at least 3cm all round. Such communications should represent complete, original studies and should be arranged in the same way as full length manuscripts.
All manuscripts are subject to editorial review.
Submission of an article for publication implies the transfer of the copyright from the author to the publisher upon acceptance. Accepted papers become the permanent property of the European Society of Human Genetics and may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the publisher. It is the author's responsibility to obtain permission to reproduce illustrations, tables etc from other publications. Arrangement Title page This should bear the title of the paper, the full names of the authors and the composition of consortia if applicable and their affiliations together with the name, full postal address, telephone, fax and e-mail address of the author to whom correspondence and reprint requests are to be sent. There should be a running title of not more than 50 letters and spaces.