Welcome to molecular metabolism!

Abstract

Metabolic diseases including obesity, diabetes and related comorbidities remain on the rise. Impaired cellular metabolism is emerging as an etiological factor for an increasing number of illnesses, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases or neurodegenerative disorders. More than ever before, research efforts across the globe are aiming to improve our understanding of the molecular pathophysiology of and expand the therapeutic options for these diseases. To fill an unmet need for an ambitious, open access journal focusing solely on mechanistic metabolism research, we established Molecular Metabolism. Our main goal is to publish breakthrough discoveries with unprecedented speed. For example, the review process of Molecular Metabolism does not offer an option for reviewers to recommend major revision. Rather, we encourage reviewers to quickly accept the very highest quality submissions within days without attempting to reshape the scientific work of the authors. It is our pledge that your breakthrough findings will not be held up at Molecular Metabolism, with reviews completed and editorial decisions made within approximately one week. Accepted manuscripts will then be published online in preliminary format within approximately another week. The Editors of Molecular Metabolism will be open and accessible. Please approach us, or the Regional and Topic editors of the journal, at any time by phone, e-mail, or at conferences. Introduce us to your latest discoveries. Our website at www.molecularmetabolism.com will offer information regarding which editors will be present at which scientific conferences. We are looking forward to hearing from you, reading about your latest work, and publishing your breakthroughs in Molecular Metabolism.