Molecular Human Reproduction is launched as a separate ESHRE journal in 1996

Abstract

Molecular Human Reproduction made its debut in 1995, associated with Human Reproduction, and becomes a separate journal with this issue. The number and quality of submitted papers, the level of outside interest and the appointment of a distinguished Editorial Board allow this bold move to be taken with confidence. Molecular Human Reproduction produces a forum for the increasing numbers of molecular biologists working in the field of human reproduction. A journal dedicated to their work has become prerequisite, both as an avenue for publication and as a focus of information for scientists and clinicians. Volume 2 will initially include 10-12 articles per issue, fewer if large reviews or other articles are printed, and may increase in size as the year progresses. Molecular Human Reproduction will be part of a package of four journals which can be bought by members of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and of some other societies, at very reduced rates. These arrangements will enable ESHRE members to purchase Molecular Human Reproduction and Human Reproduction at a discounted combined price and obtain Oxford University Press (OUP)'s Human Molecular Genetics at a greatly reduced cost (Table 1). The price of Human Reproduction Update remains constant, despite the expected increase in size of the journal (Table I). A free bound copy of Volume 1 of Molecular Human Reproduction will be sent to institutional subscribers; personal subscribers can purchase this for £20. The first issue of Volume 2 of Molecular Human Reproduction will be issued free-of-charge to all subscribers of Human Reproduction, except members of ESHRE and other societies. We wish to draw the attention to this offer especially to Institutional and Personal subscribers, since they must place an order immediately for copies of Volume 2, number 2 if they wish to maintain their continuity in receiving the journal. In 1996, Molecular Human Reproduction will continue to focus on papers devoted to studies on molecular aspects of genetics, gene expression, cell cycle control, physiology, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic growth and pregnancy as in Volume 1. Studies primarily focussed on the function or clinical use of molecules will be published in Human Reproduction as in past issues. For example, manuscripts describing genetic regulation, structure and activity of various paracrines or molecular and genetic aspects of the cell cycle will be published in Molecular Human Reproduction, whereas studies investigating the presence of genes and molecules in various tissues and their clinical value, or applications of knowledge on the cell cycle, will be published in Human Reproduction.