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Life Sciences Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences format
Life Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Life Sciences 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects |
| ISSN | 0024-3205 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 5.97 |
| h-index | 288 |
| i10-index | 24,756 |
| Total citations | 1,217,142 |
| Article processing charge | $3,300 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Arizona |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Life Sciences template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Life Sciences format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences use?
Life Sciences 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, Life Sciences 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Life Sciences?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Life Sciences format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Life Sciences?
Life Sciences is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Life Sciences template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Life Sciences PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Life Sciences template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Life Sciences template cost?
You can start writing in the Life Sciences template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Life Sciences PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.