Top 10 Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation Journals (2026 Ranking)

Explore the leading academic journals in Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation Journal 2026

The highest citation rate developmental biology and gene regulation journal currently in our catalog is Developmental Cell, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 64.50, published by Elsevier. The ranked list below shows the full developmental biology and gene regulation journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation Publications
#1
Developmental Cell
Elsevier · ISSN: 1534-5807
CR: 64.50
#2
Development Genes and Evolution
Springer Science+Business Media · ISSN: 0949-944X
CR: 4.92
#3
BMC Biology
Springer Nature · ISSN: 1741-7007
CR: 4.43
Open Access
#4
Developmental Biology
Elsevier · ISSN: 0012-1606
CR: 1.41
#5
Developmental Dynamics
Wiley · ISSN: 1058-8388
CR: 1.18

All Journals in Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation

BMC Biology

Springer Nature

1741-7007 IF 4.43
Development Genes and Evolution

Springer Science+Business Media

0949-944X IF 4.92
Developmental Biology

Elsevier

0012-1606 IF 1.41
Developmental Cell

Elsevier

1534-5807 IF 64.50
Developmental Dynamics

Wiley

1058-8388 IF 1.18

Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate developmental biology and gene regulation journal in 2026?

The top-ranked developmental biology and gene regulation journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of developmental biology and gene regulation citation rate?

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Are there open access developmental biology and gene regulation journals with high citation rate?

Yes — developmental biology and gene regulation titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does developmental biology and gene regulation journal ranking mean?

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