Articles for TIG are generally invited by the Editor but proposals for articles are welcome. Prospective authors should send a brief summary, citing key references, to:

Treasa Creavin
Editor - Trends in Genetics
Cell Press
Elsevier Ltd.
32 Jamestown Road
London NW1 7BY
UK

Fax: [44] 20 7611 4470
Phone: [44] 20 7611 4000
Email: tig@elsevier.com

who will supply guidelines on manuscript preparation if the proposal is accepted. The submission of completed articles without prior consultation is strongly discouraged. Authors should note that all major articles in TIG are peer reviewed and publication cannot be guaranteed.

Reviews form the foundation of each monthly issue. These articles, invited from leading researchers in the field, summarize and assess recent and important developments. The Opinion section is a forum for new ideas, and Research focus articles discuss recent publications and put them into a broader context. Genome Analysis articles include original observations concerning the function, organization and evolution of genomes. All sequences used in the analysis must be available through GenBank.

Clear graphics and attractive presentation characterise the Trends style, making the most complex ideas and research results easily accessible.