01Impact factor
Impact factor of Nature Genetics (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Nature Genetics published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Genetics & Heredityrank 1 of 197 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Nature Genetics
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Nature Genetics is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Review time
Review time of Nature Genetics
Each paper took a different time. The green box holds the middle half of the papers and the dark line is the median; the whiskers reach the fastest 10% and the slowest 10%. Plan with the whole spread, not only the median.
Half of the research articles Nature Genetics published between May 2026 and Oct 2026 were accepted within 434 days of submission, and the middle half took between 297 and 597 days. This time includes peer review and any revision rounds. Papers that were rejected are not counted, because only published papers carry these dates.
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Need a faster review? Nature Genetics takes a median of 434 days; the fastest journals in Genetics & Heredity take 60.
- Human Genome Variation 60 days
- Clinical Genetics 67 days
- Genes Chromosomes and Cancer 71 days
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03Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Nature Genetics
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Nature Genetics has 3 retracted papers on record, the latest in Jan 2016. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
04Funders
Who funds research published in Nature Genetics
Funders named most often
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05Indexing
Indexing of Nature Genetics
- ISSN
- 1061-4036
- eISSN
- 1546-1718
- Publisher
- Nature Research
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Scopus source type
- Journal
- Web of Science categories
- Genetics & Heredity
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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06How to submit
How to submit to Nature Genetics
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that Nature Genetics accepts. You find it on the official website of the journal, usually under "For authors" or "Submit".
- Format to the journal's style. Check whether it wants a Word file, a LaTeX file or a PDF for the first submission, and follow its reference style; many journals accept any clear format at first and ask for their style only after acceptance.
- Check the fit. Read the aims and scope and a few recent issues; papers outside the scope are the most common reason for a desk rejection. The Journal Finder shows journals that published the closest work.
- Check the fee. Nature Genetics is not a fully open access journal, so authors usually pay nothing unless they choose open access for their article or the journal charges page or colour fees. The guide for authors states the current charges.
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07Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Nature Genetics
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Genetics & Heredity journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Nature Genetics when the 191 journals of Genetics & Heredity in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nature Reviews Genetics | 17.4 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 3 | Genome Medicine | 10.9 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 4 | Genome biology | 10.1 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 5 | Molecular Biology and Evolution | 9.39 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 6 | Cell Genomics | 9.27 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 7 | Annual Review of Genetics | 8.94 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 8 | Trends in Ecology & Evolution | 8.45 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 9 | Genome Research | 8.28 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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09Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the review time of Nature Genetics?
Based on 130 research articles Nature Genetics published from May 2026 to Oct 2026, the median time from submission to acceptance was 434 days, and half of them were accepted between 297 and 597 days. After acceptance, papers appeared online after a median of 38 days. Data updated October 2026. Individual papers can take longer, especially with major revisions.
What is the impact factor of Nature Genetics?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Nature Genetics is 19.3: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 19.3 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Nature Genetics?
The h-index of Nature Genetics is 775 (October 2026): 775 of its papers have each been cited at least 775 times. Its i10-index is 8,433.
What is the APC of Nature Genetics?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$12,690 for Nature Genetics (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Nature Genetics?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Nature Genetics is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Nature Genetics indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Nature Genetics appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Nature Genetics an SCIE journal?
Yes. Nature Genetics is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Nature Genetics in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Nature Genetics is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Nature Genetics offer an APC waiver?
Nature Genetics follows the policy of Springer Nature: 100% waiver for low-income countries and 50% for lower-middle income countries (World Bank list with a GDP limit), on request at submission. Only the corresponding author's affiliation counts. Co-authors from other countries do not change the waiver. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has Nature Genetics retracted papers?
Yes. 3 retracted papers are on record for Nature Genetics, 0 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are error in data, error in image, error in results and/or conclusions. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Nature Genetics?
36% of 200 recent research articles in Nature Genetics name a funder; the funders named most often are U.S. Department of Health & Human Services NIH National Cancer Institute, National Natural Science Foundation of China, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
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