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PLoS publishes seven peer-reviewed open-access journals. The journals are editorially independent. We encourage authors to consider carefully each journal's scope before submission in order to minimize delays in the review process. If necessary, we will help in transferring manuscripts from one PLoS journal to another.

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Fast, efficient, and economical, publishing peer-reviewed research in all areas of science and medicine. The peer review process does not judge the importance of the work, rather focuses on whether the work is done to high scientific and ethical standards, is appropriately described, and that the data support the conclusions. Combining tools for commentary and rating, PLoS ONE is also a unique forum for community discussion and assessment of articles.

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The first PLoS Journal, featuring works of exceptional significance, originality, and relevance in all areas of biological science, from molecules to ecosystems, including works at the interface of other disciplines, such as chemistry, medicine, and mathematics. The audience for PLoS Biology is the international scientific community as well as educators, policymakers, and interested members of the public around the world.
Current impact factor: 13.5.

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PLoS Medicine publishes important studies from all medical disciplines that are major advances in their respective fields and are also of wide general interest. Papers should provide a substantial advance either in clinical practice, public heath policy, or basic pathophysiology; these latter papers must demonstrate a clear path toward clinical relevance. We encourage research and comment that address the global burden of disease.
Current impact factor: 12.6

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PLoS Computational Biology makes connections between disparate areas of biology by featuring works that provide substantial new insight into living systems at all scales— including molecular science, neuroscience, physiology, and population biology—through the application of computational methods.
Current impact factor: 6.2.

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PLoS Genetics reflects the full breadth and interdisciplinary nature of genetics and genomics research by publishing outstanding original contributions in all areas of biology, from mice and flies, to plants and bacteria.
Current impact factor: 8.7.

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From molecules to physiology, PLoS Pathogens publishes important new ideas on bacteria, fungi, parasites, prions, and viruses that contribute to our understanding of the biology of pathogens and pathogen–host interactions.
Current impact factor: 9.3.

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The first open-access journal devoted to neglected tropical diseases, PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research on all scientific, medical, and public health aspects of these forgotten diseases affecting the world's forgotten people.

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