The Company of Biologists is pleased to announce BIOLOGY OPEN (BiO), a new online only, Open Access journal publishing original research across all aspects of the biological sciences including cell science, developmental biology and experimental biology. The journal aims to provide rapid publication for peer reviewed, scientifically sound observations and valid conclusions in these allied fields.
BIOLOGY OPEN will address some big issues in publishing and is supported by John Gurdon, Alan "Rick" Horwitz, Tim Hunt, Martin Raff and Cheryll Tickle
Authors often find their papers delayed by strict reviewing procedures and multiple submissions:
- 64% of authors are concerned about the speed of peer review and publication
- 56% of authors feel publication delays harm their paper's impact
- 61% of cell science authors face significant challenges finding a home for their papers
(Results taken from recent author surveys by The Company of Biologists)
By focusing on the timely publication of sound research rather than that with perceived impact or importance, BIOLOGY OPEN is designed to facilitate dialogue and build a valuable body of work supporting the efforts of the research community.
Lower force leads to faster cell movement on aligned collagen fibers