Provide your name, institution, address, e-mail, and telephone and fax numbers below the title.
Many journals limit the length of the abstract.
Begin the abstract at the top of page 1. The first several sentences should attempt to interest the reader in the issue. Describe the general approach utilized to address the hypothesis. Aim for 3-5 paragraphs, and aim for a general audience that may not be familiar with your question, your approach, or your organism. Put your issue in the context of published, primary literature.