Journal of Medical Genetics
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Medical Genetics is a leading international peer-reviewed medical journal covering original research in human genetics, including reviews of and opinion on the latest developments. Articles cover the molecular basis of human disease including germline cancer genetics, clinical manifestations of genetic disorders, applications of molecular genetics to medical practice and the systematic evaluation of such applications worldwide. It was established in September 1964 and is published by the BMJ Group. The editor-in-chief is Huw Dorkins (University of Oxford). Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherBMJ PUBLISHING GROUP
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1964
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of Medical Genetics been publishing? 
The Journal of Medical Genetics has been publishing since 1964 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Medical Genetics published?
Journal of Medical Genetics is published Monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Journal of Medical Genetics?
Journal of Medical Genetics has a H-index score of 185, Citescore of 10.1, SNIP score of 1.73, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Journal of Medical Genetics?
The publisher of Journal of Medical Genetics is BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Medical Genetics?
For the Journal of Medical Genetics's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Journal of Medical Genetics on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Medical Genetics?
The eISSN number is 1468-6244 and pISSN number is 0022-2593 for Journal of Medical Genetics.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Germline, Cancer, Exome sequencing, Lung cancer, Acute failure, Chromatin, Genetic variants, Type 2 diabetes, Intellectual disability, Infertility, Neurofibromatosis, Genome, Test set, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Arthrogryposis, Fabry disease, Genetic testing, Postnatal microcephaly, Brca1 gene.
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