Aims & Scope
The Journal of DNA Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Directive Publications, dedicated to the structure, function, variation, and evolution of DNA across all domains of life. The journal serves as an interdisciplinary forum spanning molecular genetics, genomics, cytogenetics, chromosome biology, and DNA-based methodology, connecting laboratory scientists, clinical geneticists, bioinformaticians, and synthetic biologists on a single, internationally accessible platform.
We welcome original research, reviews, case reports, and methodological articles on genome structure and organization, gene expression and regulation, comparative and evolutionary genomics, DNA sequencing and PCR-based analysis, karyotyping and molecular cytogenetic techniques, meiosis and mitosis, chromosome condensation, and chromosomal disorders such as microdeletions. Studies on synthetic biology DNA assembly (BioBrick, Golden Gate, iGEM), ribosomal DNA, and comparative cytogenetics in human, animal, and avian systems are equally within scope.
Manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, with authors retaining copyright, and each receives a permanent Crossref DOI. Content is discoverable through OpenAlex and Google Scholar and exposed via an OAI-PMH endpoint for harvesting.
The journal follows COPE ethical principles and supports the integrity, citability, and long-term preservation of the DNA and genomics research record. Article-processing charges apply on acceptance, with waivers and discounts available.
Subject Coverage
Journal of DNA Research welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
Core subject areas published in Journal of DNA Research — explore related research across our journals.
Articles
The Yellow Cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata), an endangered species, is organized by karyotype
Selective Values Of Dinucleotides Indicate The Evolutionary Double Or Single Stranded Nature Of An Organism's Genome
Reexamining the Pre-Metaphase Stretch
GEM-Gate: An Affordable, Adaptable Method for BioBrick Construction
An example of intrafamilial phenotypic variability and diagnostic challenges in the transmission of 17q12 microdeletion from mother to child
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the Journal of DNA Research cover?
The Journal of DNA Research covers DNA structure, function, and evolution across molecular genetics, genomics, cytogenetics, and chromosome biology. Specific areas include genome structure and organization, gene expression and regulation, comparative and evolutionary genomics, DNA sequencing and PCR methods, karyotyping and molecular cytogenetics, meiosis and mitosis, chromosomal disorders such as microdeletions, ribosomal DNA, and synthetic biology DNA assembly (BioBrick, Golden Gate, iGEM).
Who should publish in or read the Journal of DNA Research?
The journal is intended for molecular geneticists, genomicists, cytogeneticists, clinical and pediatric geneticists, bioinformaticians, evolutionary biologists, and synthetic biologists. Researchers studying chromosome biology, comparative genomics, DNA-based diagnostics, or DNA assembly methods, as well as students and clinicians who apply genetic findings, will find the journal relevant for both reading and submission.
How do I submit a manuscript to the Journal of DNA Research?
Authors submit through the Directive Publications submission portal. The journal accepts original research articles, reviews, case reports, methodological papers, and editorials in DNA, genomics, and cytogenetics. Manuscripts should follow the author guidelines for formatting, ethics declarations, and data availability before submission, after which they enter double-blind peer review.
What article types does the Journal of DNA Research accept?
The journal accepts original research articles, review and systematic-review articles, short methodological reports, case reports (for example, on familial transmission of chromosomal microdeletions), conference proceedings in cytogenetics, and editorials. This range supports both primary DNA and genomics research and synthesis work that builds topical authority in the field.
Is the Journal of DNA Research open access and peer reviewed?
Yes. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, with authors retaining copyright, and each article receives a permanent Crossref DOI for citability and long-term discoverability.
Are there article-processing charges or waivers for the Journal of DNA Research?
Because the journal is fully open access, an article-processing charge applies only after acceptance; there are no submission or reading fees. Waivers and discounts are available, particularly for authors from lower-income settings or facing genuine funding constraints. Contact the editorial office for the current charge and waiver options.
How is the Journal of DNA Research indexed and made discoverable?
Articles are assigned permanent Crossref DOIs and are discoverable through OpenAlex and Google Scholar, with full metadata exposed via an OAI-PMH endpoint for harvesting by aggregators. As a new open access journal, it is also working toward eligibility for further scholarly indexes such as DOAJ; current confirmed discoverability is via Crossref, OpenAlex, and Google Scholar.
How does the Journal of DNA Research handle research integrity and ethics?
The journal follows COPE ethical principles. It requires ethics declarations, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and data-availability statements, and it operates clear corrections and retraction procedures. These safeguards protect the integrity of the DNA and genomics research record for both authors and readers.