All biotechnologists who take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the applied biosciences. Instructions to Authors Articles for Trends in Biotechnology are generally invited by the Editor but proposals for articles are welcome. Prospective authors should send a brief summary, citing key references to the Editor in London, who will supply guidelines on manuscript preparation if the proposal is accepted. The submission of completed articles without prior consultation is strongly discouraged. Authors should note that all major articles in Trends in Biotechnology are peer reviewed and publication cannot be guaranteed.
Reviews form the foundation of each monthly issue.
These articles, invited from leading researchers in a specific field, summarize and assess recent and important developments. The Focus section includes short minireview-style articles which focus on a detailed examination of a narrow topic. Forum articles provide a platform for debate and analytical discussion of newly reported advances - whether reported in the research literature or at conferences. This section includes Workshops, Meeting Reports and Letters to the Editor. The Biotopics column provides a lighter, more personal treatment of topics ranging from serious science and novel techniques to finance and ethical issues, whilst the Features section discusses buisness issues relavant to all biotechnologists - patenting, commercial opportunities and regulatory aspects.