Biology Letters is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by The Royal Society in United Kingdom, operating under an open-access model since 2026. The journal covers Biology (General).
Authors publish in Biology Letters without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
To date, Biology Letters has published 4,669 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.1098. All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
biological sciences
At a glance
- Publisher
- The Royal Society
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Peer review
- OA since
- 2026
- Review time
- 19 weeks
- DOI prefix
10.1098- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- electronic
- 1744-957X
Frequently asked questions
Is Biology Letters peer-reviewed?
Yes — Biology Letters operates a Peer review review process.
Does Biology Letters charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Biology Letters does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Biology Letters publish?
Biology Letters publishes research in Biology (General).
What languages does Biology Letters accept?
Biology Letters accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Biology Letters?
ISSN:
1744-957X (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Biology Letters?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Biology Letters?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 19 weeks.