Academic Journal
Q1Molecular Biology and Evolution
About Molecular Biology and Evolution
Molecular Biology and Evolution is a scholarly journal published by Oxford University Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 2.607 and H-index of 264.
Coverage: 1983-2026. Research categories: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies; Genetic diversity and population structure; RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms; Chromosomal and Genetic Variations; Evolution and Genetic Dynamics; Protist diversity and phylogeny.
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