Aims and Scope of Human Genetics
Human Genetics is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of human genetics, including legal and social issues. It was established in 1964 by Arno Motulsky and Friedrich Vogel as the German-language Humangenetik, obtaining its current title in 1976. It is published by Springer Science+Business Media. Its editors-in-chief are David N. Cooper (Cardiff University) and Thomas J. Hudson (Ontario Institute for Cancer Research). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2018 impact factor of 5.20. Less
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CiteScore 

7.8
Eigenfactor 

0.005 - 0.01
H-Index 

148
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
SJR 

Q1Genetics

SNIP 

1.46
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SPRINGER |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1976 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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