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Science China Life Sciences Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Science China Life Sciences 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 Science China Life Sciences format

Science China Life Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, RNA modifications and cancer, Plant Molecular Biology Research.

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

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Publishes research inCRISPR and Genetic Engineering RNA modifications and cancer Plant Molecular Biology Research RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
ISSN1674-7305
Citation impact (2-yr)4.96
h-index108
i10-index1,905
Total citations86,906
Article processing charge$3,590
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Science China Life Sciences per year

182
2014
207
2015
303
2016
217
2017
205
2018
229
2019
247
2020
199
2021
199
2022
227
2023
275
2024
367
2025

Citation impact of Science China Life Sciences by publication year

4K
2014
5K
2015
5.7K
2016
6.4K
2017
7.1K
2018
6.6K
2019
15.4K
2020
5.2K
2021
5.4K
2022
4.6K
2023
2.6K
2024
1.4K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Science China Life Sciences

Science China Life Sciences template — frequently asked questions

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