PLoS Biology is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Public Library of Science (PLoS) in United States, operating under an open-access model since 2003. The journal covers Biology (General).
Authors are required to pay an article processing charge to publish in PLoS Biology; refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is offered for eligible authors. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
Keywords
biology, biological sciences, life sciences
At a glance
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science (PLoS)
- Country
- United States
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2003
ISSN
- 1544-9173
- electronic
- 1545-7885
Frequently asked questions
Is PLoS Biology peer-reviewed?
Yes — PLoS Biology operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does PLoS Biology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Yes — refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is available for eligible authors.
What subjects does PLoS Biology publish?
PLoS Biology publishes research in Biology (General).
What languages does PLoS Biology accept?
PLoS Biology accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of PLoS Biology?
ISSN:
1544-9173 (print) · 1545-7885 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to PLoS Biology?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →