Plasmid publishes original research on genetic elements in all kingdoms of life with emphasis on maintenance, transmission and evolution of extrachromosomal elements. Objects of interest include plasmids, bacteriophages, mobile genetic elements, organelle DNA, and genomic and pathogenicity islands. Plasmid welcomes topics such as horizontal gene transfer, including antibiotic resistance transfer, and molecular aspects of microbial ecology. It also welcomes applications of plasmid biology to biotechnology and medicine, and of bioinformatics for studies of genomes. The journal is a bi-monthly that publishes full articles, short communications and reviews. Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more.
Publishing Model:Hybrid OA
ISSN:0147-619X
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EISSN:1095-9890
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Publication Frequency:Seven times a year
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Last updated on  01 Dec 2026 / Current volume: 声杚逦 / Current issue:
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Genetic Engineering
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APCs: 2900 (USD)
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OA License: CC BYCC BY-NCCC BY-NC-ND
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Journal Impact Factor(JIF) 2024
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# 声声逦/声炆杚
29.75%
Q3
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# 声声蔡/声䟕声
42.67%
Q3

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# 缗篫缗/鋺声蔡
33.66%
Q3
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