More members are publishing with MBoC, ASCB’s flagship journal 

Dear ASCB Community,  

Since the introduction of guaranteed peer review as an ASCB member benefit in early 2024, submissions to Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) from ASCB members have doubled! This benefit ensures members receive constructive and timely feedback on their research manuscripts without compromising the journal’s rigorous peer-review process or high standards.

When your research is ready, consider submitting it to ASCB’s flagship journal, MBoC, where your work will be reviewed by scientists who understand the nuances of your field.

Why Submit to MBoC? 

For more than 30 years, MBoC has been a cornerstone for cell biologists, offering constructive feedback and a global platform to share impactful research. Each manuscript benefits from:

• Fast Review: Average timeframes include three days from submission to first decision, 27 days to post-review decision, and 14 days from acceptance to online publication.
• Wide Reach: With over 2.5 million annual views and downloads, your work will gain exceptional visibility.
• Constructive Feedback: Every submission is reviewed by experts invested in advancing cell biology.

Currently, MBoC accepts research articles, brief reports, methods papers, and resource papers. We also welcome feature submissions, such as reviews and perspectives. For feature manuscripts, we recommend sending a presubmission inquiry to our Features Editors at mbc@ascb.org.

Explore Thematic Topics

MBoC continues to expand its portfolio with thematic areas like Quantitative Cell Biology and Protein Quality Control. These topics, guided by dedicated lead editors, provide opportunities to publish within focused, high-impact areas of cell biology.

Ready to Submit?

Whether you’re sharing discoveries at the molecular level or exploring broader biological systems, MBoC is ready to amplify your work. Check out our recent articles and join the growing community of researchers contributing to this vibrant journal.

Submit today and make your research a part of MBoC’s legacy!

Highlighted MBoC Articles in ASCB’s Pathway’s Newsletter

The RNA-binding protein Nab2 regulates levels of the RhoGEF Trio to govern axon and dendrite morphology, is brought to us by corresponding author and ASCB member Anita Corbett, Professor at Emory University.

Tubulin glycylation controls ciliary motility through modulation of outer-arm dyneins, is brought to us by corresponding author and ASCB member Tomohiro Kubo, University of Yamanashi. 

Sur7 mediates a novel pathway for PI4,5P2 regulation in C. albicans that promotes stress resistance and cell wall morphogenesis, is brought to us by corresponding author and ASCB member James Konopka, Professor, Stony Brook University. 

The outer kinetochore components KNL-1 and Ndc80 complex regulate axon and neuronal cell body positioning in the C. elegans nervous system, is brought to us by corresponding author and ASCB member Dhanya Cheerambathur, University of Edinburgh. 

α-catenin middle- and actin-binding domain unfolding mutants differentially impact epithelial strength and sheet migration, is brought to us by corresponding author and ASCB member Cara Gottardi, Associate Professor, Northwestern University. 

What authors are saying about MBoC?  

“Rapid and fair review, and expert editors who can make decisions without re-review, cut out pointless revision steps. Also, with the broad reach to ASCB my work gets seen by those who should see it”.  Daniel Lew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 

“I chose MBoC because of the strong peer review, the high quality of science that is published in the journal, and its reputation in the field of cell biology”. Martine Dunnwald, University of Iowa 

“I appreciated the understanding of the editor when answering some really hard request from the reviewers. It felt like talking to a real human who understands the reality of research labs. Thank you.”