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BioEssays Template

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About the BioEssays format

BioEssays is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." BioEssays 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inGenomics and Chromatin Dynamics RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms CRISPR and Genetic Engineering RNA Research and Splicing DNA Repair Mechanisms
ISSN0265-9247
Citation impact (2-yr)3.63
h-index256
i10-index4,250
Total citations364,112
Article processing charge$4,840
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in BioEssays per year

237
2014
232
2015
243
2016
242
2017
205
2018
192
2019
264
2020
216
2021
197
2022
189
2023
190
2024
140
2025

Citation impact of BioEssays by publication year

8.6K
2014
8.2K
2015
8.1K
2016
6.3K
2017
4.6K
2018
3.8K
2019
6K
2020
3.3K
2021
1.9K
2022
1.3K
2023
1K
2024
335
2025

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

Most-cited papers in BioEssays

The PARP superfamily

Jean‐Christophe Amé, Catherine Spenlehauer, Gilbert de Murcia · 19 Jul 2004

Poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation is an immediate DNA-damage-dependent post-translational modification of histones and other nuclear proteins that contributes to the survival of injured proliferating cells. Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs) now constitute a large family of 18 proteins, encoded by different genes and displaying a conserved catalytic domain in which PARP-1 (113 kDa), the founding member, and PARP-2 (62 kDa)…

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The matrix‐degrading metalloproteinases

Lynn M. Matrisian · 1 Jul 1992

The matrix-degrading metalloproteinases are an intriguing family of enzymes that have evolved to digest specific extracellular matrix components. The expression of these enzymes is very highly regulated and can be controlled transcriptionally by a number of growth factors, tumor promoters, oncogenes, and hormones. It is suggested that the coordinated regulation of matrix metalloproteinases and their…

1,376 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The structure and synthesis of the fungal cell wall

Shaun M. Bowman, Stephen J. Free · 1 Aug 2006

The fungal cell wall is a dynamic structure that protects the cell from changes in osmotic pressure and other environmental stresses, while allowing the fungal cell to interact with its environment. The structure and biosynthesis of a fungal cell wall is unique to the fungi, and is therefore an excellent target for the development of…

1,312 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Roles of histone acetyltransferases and deacetylases in gene regulation

Min‐Hao Kuo, C. David Allis · 7 Dec 1998

Acetylation of internal lysine residues of core histone N-terminal domains has been found correlatively associated with transcriptional activation in eukaryotes for more than three decades. Recent discoveries showing that several transcriptional regulators possess intrinsic histone acetyltransferase (HAT) and deacetylase (HDAC) activities strongly suggest that histone acetylation and deacetylation each plays a causative role in regulating…

1,231 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The tetratricopeptide repeat: a structural motif mediating protein-protein interactions

Gregory L. Blatch, Michael Lässle · 11 Oct 1999

The tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) motif is a protein-protein interaction module found in multiple copies in a number of functionally different proteins that facilitates specific interactions with a partner protein(s). Three-dimensional structural data have shown that a TPR motif contains two antiparallel alpha-helices such that tandem arrays of TPR motifs generate a right-handed helical structure with…

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BioEssays template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the BioEssays format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the BioEssays template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does BioEssays use?
BioEssays uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." BioEssays 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to BioEssays?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready BioEssays 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 BioEssays template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the BioEssays format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes BioEssays?
BioEssays is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's BioEssays template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready BioEssays PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official BioEssays template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the BioEssays template cost?
You can start writing in the BioEssays template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready BioEssays PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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