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Chemistry & Biology Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Chemistry & Biology 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 Chemistry & Biology format

Chemistry & Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry.

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

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Publishes research inMicrobial Natural Products and Biosynthesis RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
ISSN1074-5521
h-index229
i10-index2,743
Total citations288,383
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Chemistry & Biology per year

295
2004
183
2005
175
2006
168
2007
184
2008
174
2009
190
2010
221
2011
210
2012
198
2013
209
2014
195
2015

Citation impact of Chemistry & Biology by publication year

18.3K
2004
13.7K
2005
13.8K
2006
13.2K
2007
16.1K
2008
12.1K
2009
14.5K
2010
13.9K
2011
16.6K
2012
13.5K
2013
15.8K
2014
10.7K
2015

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

Most-cited papers in Chemistry & Biology

Chemistry & Biology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Chemistry & Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Chemistry & Biology 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 Chemistry & Biology use?
Chemistry & Biology 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, Chemistry & Biology 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Chemistry & Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Chemistry & Biology 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 Chemistry & Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Chemistry & Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Chemistry & Biology?
Chemistry & Biology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Chemistry & Biology template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Chemistry & Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Chemistry & Biology template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Chemistry & Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the Chemistry & Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Chemistry & Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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