Biochemical Journal
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| Discipline | Bio-chemistry |
| Language | English |
| Abbreviated title | Biochem J, BJ |
| Publisher (country) | Portland Press (U.K.) |
| Publication history | 1906 |
| Frequency | 6 volumes per year |
| Open access | After 6 months |
| Website | biochemj.org |
| ISSN | ISSN 0264-6021 |
The Biochemical Journal (Biochem J or BJ; ISSN 0264-6021), published by Portland Press on behalf of the Biochemical Society, covers all aspects of biochemistry as well as cell and molecular biology. It was first published in 1906, which makes it one of the oldest continuously published scientific journals. The impact factor for 2005 was 4.224(ISI).
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[edit] Editorial Board
The chair of the Editorial Board is George Banting, currently Professor of Molecular Cell Biology at the University of Bristol. Vice Chair (the Americas) is Guy Salvesen. Previous chairs include Deryck Walker (1969–1975), Chris Pogson (1982–1987), Tony Turner (1987–1994), Ken Siddle (1995–1999) and Peter Parker (2000-2003).[1]
[edit] Publication
Six volumes are published every year, each volume consisting of three parts. The journal celebrated its centenary in 2006 with the launch of a free online archive back to its first issue in 1906. Also introduced has been a specialised interface for viewing html, called Enhanced Electronic Serials Interface-View (EESI-View), for reading contemporary research papers and reviews.
