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About the SynBio format

SynBio is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction, Algal biology and biofuel production. Over its lifetime it has published 71 papers, which have received 258 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. SynBio 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inCRISPR and Genetic Engineering Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction Algal biology and biofuel production RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Gene Regulatory Network Analysis
ISSN2674-0583
Citation impact (2-yr)2.11
h-index8
i10-index7
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereBrigham Young University
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Papers published in SynBio per year

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2021
5
2022
11
2023
23
2024
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Citation impact of SynBio by publication year

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2021
70
2022
73
2023
62
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Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in SynBio

Impact of Nitrogen-Containing Compounds on Secondary Metabolism in Streptomyces spp.—A Source of Metabolic Engineering Strategies

Sergii Krysenko · 16 Nov 2023

Actinobacteria from the genus Streptomyces feature complex primary and secondary metabolism, developmental cycle, and ability to produce a variety of natural products. These soil bacteria are major producers of antibiotics and other bioactive compounds and have been extensively investigated due to the medical and industrial relevance of Streptomyces-derived secondary metabolites. However, the genetic toolbox for…

Biotechnological Application of Cutinase: A Powerful Tool in Synthetic Biology

Xiuhong Liang, Huibin Zou · 25 Aug 2022

Cutinases (EC 3.1.1.74) are widely distributed in fungi, bacteria and plants with diversified structures and properties. Besides acting on the natural substrate cutin, cutinases are the first line of natural biocatalysts to hydrolyze artificial polyesters and toxic xenobiotics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxybutyl succinate (PBS), phthalate and malathion esters.…

Heterologous Production of Acrylic Acid: Current Challenges and Perspectives

Joana L. Rodrigues · 30 May 2022

Acrylic acid (AA) is a chemical with high market value used in industry to produce diapers, paints, adhesives and coatings, among others. AA available worldwide is chemically produced mostly from petroleum derivatives. Due to its economic relevance, there is presently a need for innovative and sustainable ways to synthesize AA. In the past decade, several…

Applications of Serine Integrases in Synthetic Biology over the Past Decade

Fang Ba, Yufei Zhang, Luyao Wang et al. · 11 Sep 2023

Serine integrases are emerging as one of the most powerful biological tools for biotechnology. Over the past decade, many research papers have been published on the use of serine integrases in synthetic biology. In this review, we aim to systematically summarize the various studies ranging from structure and the catalytic mechanism to genetic design and…

Expanding the Biosynthetic Toolbox: The Potential and Challenges of In Vitro Type II Polyketide Synthase Research

Max A. J. Rivers, Andrew N. Lowell · 7 Mar 2024

Type II polyketide synthase (PKS) systems are a rich source of structurally diverse polycyclic aromatic compounds with clinically relevant antibiotic and chemotherapeutic properties. The enzymes responsible for synthesizing the polyketide core, known collectively as the minimal cassette, hold potential for applications in synthetic biology. The minimal cassette provides polyketides of different chain lengths, which interact…

SynBio template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the SynBio format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the SynBio template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does SynBio use?
SynBio uses Numbered (MDPI) 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. SynBio 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to SynBio?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready SynBio 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 SynBio template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the SynBio format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is SynBio?
SynBio - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready SynBio PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official SynBio template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the SynBio template cost?
You can start writing in the SynBio template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready SynBio PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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