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Nature Biotechnology Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Biotechnology in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Nature Biotechnology format

Nature Biotechnology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Biotechnology and Related Fields, Science, Research, and Medicine, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering. Over its lifetime it has published 19,457 papers, which have received 1,874,073 citations.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Nature Biotechnology 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inBiotechnology and Related Fields Science, Research, and Medicine CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Biomedical Ethics and Regulation RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
ISSN1087-0156
Citation impact (2-yr)11.97
h-index632
i10-index7,053
Article processing charge$11,690
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websitewww.nature.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Nature Biotechnology per year

505
2014
476
2015
454
2016
395
2017
386
2018
418
2019
426
2020
395
2021
429
2022
466
2023
468
2024
438
2025

Citation impact of Nature Biotechnology by publication year

87.9K
2014
85.6K
2015
61.4K
2016
53.2K
2017
77.9K
2018
112.2K
2019
76.8K
2020
34.3K
2021
32.7K
2022
31.3K
2023
10.9K
2024
2.5K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Nature Biotechnology

Nature Biotechnology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Nature Biotechnology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Biotechnology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Nature Biotechnology use?
Nature Biotechnology uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals 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. Nature Biotechnology 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Biotechnology?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Nature Biotechnology 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 Nature Biotechnology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Biotechnology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Biotechnology?
Monthly journal publishing biotechnology research. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Nature Biotechnology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nature Biotechnology template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Nature Biotechnology template cost?
You can start writing in the Nature Biotechnology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nature Biotechnology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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