RNA

Established Impact

About RNA

RNA is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, RNA maintains a competitive position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 2.79, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 1355-8382
ISSN (Online) 1469-9001
Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Country United States
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About RNA

RNA is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

RNA is published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press from US as a journal. It has published 5,180 works to date, attracting 315,450 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 215, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, RNA Research and Splicing, RNA modifications and cancer.
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Frequently Asked Questions about RNA

The current impact factor of RNA is 2.792.

No, RNA is not an open access journal.

RNA is published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
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Updated April 2026

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Impact Factor
2.792
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.792 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,180
Total Works
315,450
Total Citations
215
h-index
2.79
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where RNA most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    3,237 works
  2. RNA Research and Splicing
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    2,501 works
  3. RNA modifications and cancer
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    2,491 works
  4. RNA regulation and disease
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    402 works
  5. MicroRNA in disease regulation
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    370 works
  6. Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    367 works
  7. RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    364 works
  8. Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    326 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S187657468

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