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Cell Host & Microbe Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Cell Host & Microbe in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Cell Host & Microbe format

Cell Host & Microbe is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Gut microbiota and health, Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research, Mosquito-borne diseases and control.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cell Host & Microbe 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inGut microbiota and health Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Mosquito-borne diseases and control HIV Research and Treatment interferon and immune responses
ISSN1931-3128
Citation impact (2-yr)14.31
h-index316
i10-index2,517
Total citations433,860
Article processing charge$9,080
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Cell Host & Microbe per year

193
2014
199
2015
216
2016
203
2017
207
2018
206
2019
225
2020
191
2021
208
2022
206
2023
217
2024
224
2025

Citation impact of Cell Host & Microbe by publication year

31.6K
2014
34.8K
2015
33.9K
2016
25.6K
2017
31.3K
2018
26.8K
2019
34.4K
2020
18.8K
2021
12.3K
2022
9.9K
2023
6.1K
2024
1.6K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Cell Host & Microbe template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Cell Host & Microbe format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Cell Host & Microbe template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Cell Host & Microbe use?
Cell Host & Microbe uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cell Host & Microbe 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Cell Host & Microbe?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Cell Host & Microbe document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Cell Host & Microbe template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Cell Host & Microbe format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Cell Host & Microbe?
Cell Host & Microbe is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Cell Host & Microbe template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Cell Host & Microbe PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Cell Host & Microbe template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Cell Host & Microbe template cost?
You can start writing in the Cell Host & Microbe template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Cell Host & Microbe PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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