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Nature Chemical Biology Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology format

Nature Chemical Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, RNA modifications and cancer, Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways. Over its lifetime it has published 5,456 papers, which have received 455,734 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 Chemical Biology 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inRNA and protein synthesis mechanisms RNA modifications and cancer Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
ISSN1552-4450
Citation impact (2-yr)9.37
h-index317
i10-index2,928
Article processing charge$11,690
Top institutions publishing hereThe Nature Conservancy
Journal websitewww.nature.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Nature Chemical Biology per year

301
2014
285
2015
272
2016
265
2017
249
2018
228
2019
261
2020
253
2021
265
2022
287
2023
293
2024
304
2025

Citation impact of Nature Chemical Biology by publication year

28.3K
2014
27.3K
2015
32.6K
2016
21.8K
2017
20.5K
2018
19.3K
2019
18.7K
2020
12.6K
2021
9.7K
2022
7.8K
2023
5K
2024
1.9K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Nature Chemical Biology

Nature Chemical Biology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Nature Chemical Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology use?
Nature Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Chemical Biology?
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 Chemical 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 Nature Chemical Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Chemical Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Chemical Biology?
Nature Portfolio journal (Springer Nature). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Nature Chemical Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nature Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the Nature Chemical Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nature Chemical Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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