The first round of submissions is currently underway.
We are still determining whether Endosomes will be a monthly or quarterly publication, and this will largely depend on the number of articles we receive during the submissions process.
This time around, to celebrate the launch of Endosomes, we want to hear from young and aspiring scientists at the post-baccalaureate, graduate and postdoctoral levels. We are currently welcoming commentaries, short essays, op-eds and journal club submissions. The topics for each are:
Commentaries: We are seeking commentary pieces from aspiring scientists concerning how the current state of political affairs (in the US and abroad) may affect future prospects and the funding landscape for research scientists beginning their careers. Furthermore, how may such a shift impact humanity long-term? Any sources used must be cited and links provided in the footnotes of the article. Commentary articles should be 1000-2500 words in length. We hope to publish a diversity of opinions on the topic – the best pieces will be well-argued and provide insight.
Short Essays: We are seeking insightful short essays on the following topics:
- The bioethics of gene editing in humans, more specifically, the use of CRISPR to modify the human germline.
- Perspective pieces on being an underrepresented minority or woman in science and the challenges faced as such.
- Contemplative articles on the possibility and value of life extension in human beings, either through biological modification (SENS, telomere extension, DNA damage reversal, heterochromatic parabiosis), pharmacological interventions (caloric restriction mimetics, GDF11, NAD supplementation), and behavioral modifications (caloric restriction).
- We will also consider short essays on any topic of your choosing, given it is thoughtful and insightful.
- All short essays should be 1000-3000 words in length and provide ample sources, ideally from peer-reviewed journals.
Opinion: We are seeking op-ed articles about any topic of interest in the life-sciences. There are no length or subject restrictions, and we look forward to reading articles on a variety of topics.
Journal Club: You may select an article from any established, peer-reviewed journal in the life sciences (e.g. Nature, Science, Cell, EMBO) and write a critique/commentary on the article. We ask that you be critical of the science and methods used in the study, and specifically highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the methodologies, models and statistical analyses employed.
Submissions will be accepted until 1 April 2017. Authors of articles accepted for publication will be notified prior to 1 May, and revisions may be requested.
If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us at endosomes@gmail.com.
Thank you. We look forward to reading your work!
-The Endosomes Team
