Journal Highlight : Structural Biology
The journal welcomes scholarly contributions related to the structural organization, molecular architecture, and functional dynamics of biological macromolecules and cellular complexes. This section focuses on research that advances the understanding of biomolecular structure–function relationships and supports innovation in molecular medicine, biotechnology, drug discovery, and life sciences.
The journal encourages submissions in areas including Protein Structure and Function, Macromolecular Complexes, Nucleic Acid Structure Biology, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, X-ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy, Computational Structural Biology, Molecular Modeling and Simulation, and Biophysical Characterization of Biomolecules. Research related to Membrane Protein Biology, Structural Enzymology, Protein Folding and Dynamics, Biomolecular Interactions, Structural Virology, and Integrative Structural Biology is also welcomed.
Submissions focusing on Structure-Based Drug Design, AI and Machine Learning in Structural Biology, Biomolecular Dynamics and Conformational Analysis, Structural Mechanisms of Disease, Therapeutic Target Characterization, Single-Particle and High-Resolution Imaging Technologies, Translational Structural Biology, and Multi-Omics Integration with Structural Analysis are encouraged. The journal also welcomes studies investigating molecular assemblies, structural determinants of biological activity, disease-associated structural alterations, and innovative analytical approaches for biomolecular research.
Accepted manuscript types include Original Research Articles, Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Experimental and Computational Studies, Methodology and Technical Reports, Translational Research Articles, and Interdisciplinary Molecular Science Studies that contribute to advancements in structural biology.
Through this focus area, the journal aims to support research that deepens the understanding of biomolecular structures and functions, advances structure-guided therapeutic and biotechnological innovation, strengthens interdisciplinary molecular research, and contributes to progress in biomedical and life sciences worldwide.
