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Eukaryotic Cell (EC) publishes reports of basic research on eukaryotic microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi, algae, protozoa, and social amoebae. Topics include but are not limited to basic biology; molecular and cellular biology; mechanisms, and control, of developmental pathways; structure and form inherent in basic biological processes; cellular architecture; metabolic physiology; comparative genomics, biochemistry, and evolution; ecology; and population dynamics.

The journal will consider manuscripts reporting results from the use of genome-, transcriptome-, or proteome-wide screening approaches when the experiments address a specific question or working hypothesis and when the results are used to illuminate mechanisms of gene regulation or interactions of signal transduction pathways via additional experiments. Studies that only catalog differences and similarities between genotypes or responses to stimuli are not likely to be reviewed favorably.

In addition, EC will consider manuscripts dealing with the viruses of these organisms and their organelles and with interactions with other living systems, where the focus is clearly on the eukaryotic cell.

Questions about these guidelines may be directed to the editor in chief.

ASM publishes a number of different journals covering various aspects of microbiology. Each journal has a prescribed scope that must be considered in determining the most appropriate journal for each manuscript. If transfer to another ASM journal is recommended by an editor, the corresponding author will be contacted.

Note that a manuscript rejected by one ASM journal on scientific grounds or on the basis of its general suitability for publication is considered rejected by all other ASM journals.

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