《神经遗传学杂志》发表涉及遗传和分子神经生物学的论文。这包括影响神经发育(模式形成和细胞分化)和功能(生理、神经化学和行为)的基因和遗传变异的研究。我们鼓励提交从微生物(如细菌和草履虫)到后生动物的神经遗传学研究。后者传统上包括线虫、果蝇、老鼠和人类，特别适合于神经系统的遗传和分子研究。但我们也鼓励提交包括对任何允许应用遗传变异或分子遗传材料分析神经生物学现象的生物体进行研究的报告——认识到这些方法正在扩展到物种，如斑马鱼，其范围超出了更经典的系统。除了原创文章，简短的交流和评论也是受欢迎的(参见“作者指南”)。我们也发表一些摘要，特别是(但仅限于)那些与定期举行的神经遗传学会议相关的摘要。
The Journal of Neurogenetics publishes papers involving genetic and molecular neurobiology. This covers studies of genes and genetic variants in that influence neural development (pattern formation and cell differentiation) and function (physiology, neurochemistry, and behavior). We encourage submission of neurogenetic investigations performed on organisms ranging from microbes (such as bacteria and paramecia) to metazoans. The latter traditionally encompass nematodes, Drosophila, mouse, and humans, which have been particularly suited to genetic and molecular studies of the nervous system. But we also encourage submission of reports involving studies performed on any organism that permits the application of genetic variations or molecular-genetic materials to analysis of neurobiological phenomena--recognizing that these approaches are expanding to species, such as zebrafish, ranging beyond the more classical systems. In addition to original articles, short communications and reviews are welcome (see "Instructions for Authors"). We also publish groups of abstracts, especially (but limited to) those associated with neurogenetic conferences that occur on a regular basis.
