Acceptance will depend on scientific merit and suitability for the journal. All manuscripts must be submitted solely to this journal and must not have been submitted or published in any part or form in another publication. Upon acceptance of a manuscript the author will be requested to sign an agreement transferring copyright to the American Genetic Association. No published material may be reproduced or published elsewhere without the written permission of the publisher and the author. There is no page limit, but it is recommended that manuscripts not exceed 16 typewritten pages plus tables and illustrations.
Long papers are subject to delays in reviewing and editorial consideration.
Metric units should be used where applicable. A subtitle can be used when greater length is unavoidable. An abstract is required. It should consist of one paragraph of no more than 200 words that is complete without reference to the text. Acronyms and complex abbreviations should not be used.