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Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Reviews Genetics 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.

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About the Nature Reviews Genetics format

Nature Reviews Genetics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms. Over its lifetime it has published 5,043 papers, which have received 913,586 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 Reviews Genetics 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inCRISPR and Genetic Engineering Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Epigenetics and DNA Methylation RNA modifications and cancer
ISSN1471-0056
Citation impact (2-yr)15.77
h-index529
i10-index1,871
Top institutions publishing hereThe Nature Conservancy
Journal websitewww.nature.com
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Papers published in Nature Reviews Genetics per year

236
2014
173
2015
167
2016
121
2017
114
2018
119
2019
114
2020
121
2021
124
2022
119
2023
120
2024
115
2025

Citation impact of Nature Reviews Genetics by publication year

38.3K
2014
32.5K
2015
40.8K
2016
19.9K
2017
29K
2018
35.8K
2019
18.9K
2020
12.7K
2021
12.9K
2022
10.2K
2023
3.4K
2024
1.3K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Nature Reviews Genetics

Nature Reviews Genetics template — frequently asked questions

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