Aim and Scope
Comprehensive coverage of evolutionary biology from molecular mechanisms to macroevolutionary patterns.
Evolutionary Science publishes original research, reviews, and methodological advances spanning the complete spectrum of evolutionary biology. We seek to publish research that advances understanding of evolutionary processes, patterns, and mechanisms while maintaining relevance for biologists across diverse subdisciplines.
We welcome submissions addressing all aspects of evolution, including but not limited to the areas outlined below. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches combining evolutionary biology with related fields including ecology, genomics, developmental biology, and behavior when such integration advances evolutionary understanding.
Phylogenetics and Systematics
- Phylogenetic inference and tree reconstruction
- Species delimitation and taxonomy
- Divergence time estimation
- Ancestral state reconstruction
- Comparative phylogenetic methods
Population Genetics
- Population structure and gene flow
- Demographic history inference
- Selection detection and signatures
- Effective population size estimation
- Conservation genetics applications
Molecular Evolution
- Genome evolution and structure
- Gene family evolution and duplication
- Positive and purifying selection
- Codon usage and mutation bias
- Horizontal gene transfer
Macroevolution
- Diversification rate analyses
- Trait evolution and adaptation
- Biogeographic history reconstruction
- Extinction patterns and causes
- Paleontological integration
Evolutionary Genomics
- Comparative genomics approaches
- Whole genome duplication
- Regulatory evolution
- Transposable elements
- Genome size evolution
Evolutionary Ecology
- Coevolution and interactions
- Adaptation to environment
- Life history evolution
- Sexual selection
- Speciation mechanisms
Methods and Resources
- New analytical methods
- Software and pipelines
- Database resources
- Simulation approaches
- Best practices guidance
Emerging Topics: We actively seek research on phylogenomics and next-generation approaches, ancient DNA and paleogenomics, hybridization and introgression, microbial evolution and metagenomics, and the application of machine learning to evolutionary questions.
Original Research
Full-length articles reporting novel findings from empirical studies, computational analyses, or theoretical investigations in evolutionary biology.
Reviews
Comprehensive reviews and meta-analyses synthesizing current knowledge on important evolutionary topics.
Methods
New analytical methods, software tools, and methodological advances supporting evolutionary research.
Data Resources
Curated datasets, phylogenetic databases, and sequence resources for reuse by the evolutionary biology community.
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