Carcinogenesis (journal)

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Carcinogenesis is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on research into the development of cancer through the process of carcinogenesis. The journal was first published in 1980 and is currently published by Oxford University Press.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Carcinogenesis publishes original research articles, review articles, and short reports. The journal covers a wide range of topics related to carcinogenesis, including the molecular and cellular biology of cancer, genetic and epigenetic changes in cancer cells, and the role of environmental factors in cancer development.

Content[edit | edit source]

The content of Carcinogenesis is divided into several sections. The "Original Research" section publishes new findings in the field of carcinogenesis. The "Review Articles" section provides comprehensive overviews of specific topics in carcinogenesis. The "Short Reports" section publishes brief reports of novel findings that are of high importance to the carcinogenesis community.

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

The journal has a high impact factor, indicating that its articles are frequently cited in scientific literature. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal had an impact factor of 5.105 in 2019.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of Carcinogenesis is composed of leading scientists in the field of carcinogenesis. The current editor-in-chief is Dr. Curtis C. Harris, who is a renowned expert in the field of molecular carcinogenesis.

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