The work should be considered of unusual significance within its field. Papers should be as concise as possible. Each figure should consist of a single high-quality print ready for scanning and reduction to fit the printed page of the journal. Papers that do not fit these criteria will be returned to the authors. Short Papers Molecular Cell considers submissions for publication that fit into less than 6 published pages.
Short papers follow the same general organization as research articles.
If a manuscript is closely related to papers in press or submitted elsewhere, it will be considered for publication only after copies of these papers are provided. Revised manuscripts will be reconsidered only if resubmitted within 2 months of the date of the original decision. For submissions that are not published, only available figures will be returned to the authors. A single paragraph of fewer than 120 words. References should not be cited in the Summary.