New Genetics and Society: Critical Studies of Contemporary Biosciences is a world-leading journal which:

    Provides a focus for interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary, leading-edge social science research on the new genetics and related biosciences;
    Publishes theoretical and empirical contributions reflecting its multi-faceted development;
    Provides an international platform for critical reflection and debate;
    Is an invaluable research resource for the many related professions, including health, medicine and the law, wishing to keep abreast of fast changing developments in contemporary biosciences.


New Genetics and Society publishes papers on the social aspects of the new genetics (widely defined), including gene editing, genomics, proteomics, epigenetics and systems biology; and the rapidly developing biosciences such as biomedical and reproductive therapies and technologies, xenotransplantation, stem cell research and neuroscience. Our focus is on developing a better understanding of the social, legal, ethical and policy aspects, including their local and global management and organisation.

New Genetics and Society is recognised as one of the leading journals in its field and is included in the Science and Social Science Citation Indexes®. The journal publishes research articles, but short reports, comments and book reviews are also welcome. The journal welcomes proposals for special issues. To discuss these please contact the editors at ngs@cf.ac.uk.

New Genetics and Society is an essential resource for those working in a wide range of disciplines including the social sciences, health, medicine and the law. In particular it provides an outlet for contemporary theoretical and empirical research from anthropology, applied economics, cultural studies, gender studies, history, law, medicine, nursing, politics, psychology, social policy and sociology.

Peer Review Policy

Submitted papers will be subjected to anonymous review by independent referees at the discretion of the Editorial Office, with the help of a distinguished international advisory board. Submissions can be made online on Submission Portal.

Publishing Ethics
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilises CrossCheck for all Journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/

The Journal has an appeals and complaints policy which can be viewed here: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/peer-review-appeals-and-complaints-from-authors/.



*Please note that New Genetics and Society: Critical Studies of Contemporary Biosciences converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 41 (2022).
**Please note, from 2022 the Print ISSN is not in active use as this journal is no longer published in print.