Biology Open (BiO) is an Open Access journal that publishes rigorously conducted high-quality research across the breadth of the biological and biomedical sciences. It provides timely, thorough, constructive and fair peer review, with a focus on supporting researchers and reducing the pain to publish.
Our international board of research-active academic Editors, led by Editor-in-Chief Daniel Gorelick, comprises leaders in their respective fields. The BiO team is committed to Open Access publishing as a mechanism to widen access, promote equality and ensure sustainability in publishing in the biological and biomedical sciences.
Fast & Fair peer review
We are excited to be launching the next phase of our Fast & Fair peer review initiative: offering high-quality peer review within 7 working days.
Our goal is to minimise delays associated with peer review while maintaining the highest standards of rigor and integrity. To learn more about our progress and future plans, read the Editorial by Daniel Gorelick, or visit the Fast & Fair peer review page.
BiO included in Read & Publish agreements
Over 1,000 institutions in 54 countries now have a Read & Publish agreement with The Company of Biologists. BiO is included in those agreements with the five-journal package.
Find out whether your institution has a Read & Publish agreement that includes BiO and whether you can publish in BiO for free.
Hear from BiO authors who have already benefitted from publishing in BiO under a Read & Publish agreement.
The Forest of Biologists 
As part of a biodiversity initiative from The Company of Biologists, BiO plants a native tree in a UK forest for each published Research and Review article. We are also funding the restoration and preservation of ancient woodland and dedicating these trees to our peer reviewers. All of these trees are represented together in a virtual forest. Find out more about The Forest of Biologists.
Featured articles
Hope Boldizar and colleagues investigated the role of cilia in hair cell development, survival and regeneration.
A Year at the Forefront
Alexander Bowles provides a short overview of recent discoveries, innovations, resources and hypotheses regarding streptophyte algal evolution.
