Cell Research

Cell Research is a premier international journal published monthly by the Springer Nature group in partnership with the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With an Impact Factor of 31.100 (2026) and consistently ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, it stands among the most influential and highly cited journals in the fields of cell and molecular biology. The journal’s scope encompasses the full breadth of cell biology, with a particular emphasis on cutting-edge research in molecular and structural biology, signal transduction, genomics, epigenetics, stem cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, and neurobiology. Cell Research publishes a diverse range of article types to serve the scientific community, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, insightful perspectives, and rapid communications. It also features unique formats such as “Research Highlights” and “Letters to the Editor,” which facilitate swift dissemination of significant findings and scholarly dialogue. The primary target audience consists of academic researchers, principal investigators, and graduate students working in fundamental and translational biomedical sciences. A notable feature of Cell Research is its open access model, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide, thereby maximizing the visibility and impact of the research it showcases. As a flagship journal from Asia with a global readership and editorial board, Cell Research has established itself as a top-tier venue for groundbreaking discoveries and authoritative reviews, rivaling the most prestigious international journals in its discipline and setting a high benchmark for scientific excellence and innovation.