Core Viewpoint - The article presents the latest journal metrics for the field of biology, highlighting the significance of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' top journal, Virulence, which offers a direct submission channel and QR code for faster review and greater impact [1]. Group 1: Journal Metrics - Virulence has a 2024 impact factor of 5.4, ranking 12th out of 137 in Infectious Diseases, 23rd out of 163 in Microbiology, and 36th out of 183 in Immunology, with a CiteScore of 10.5 [4]. - Redox Report focuses on the role of free radicals in human pathology, with a 2024 impact factor of 7.4, ranking 37th out of 319 in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a CiteScore of 8.3 [7][8]. - Nucleus emphasizes cell biology, with a 2024 impact factor of 4.5, ranking 76th out of 204 in Cell Biology and a CiteScore of 4.6 [11][12]. Group 2: Research Focus Areas - Cell Adhesion & Migration investigates interactions between cells and their microenvironment, with a 2024 impact factor of 3.5, ranking 105th out of 204 in Cell Biology and a CiteScore of 5.8 [14][15]. - RNA Biology covers cutting-edge RNA research, with a 2024 impact factor of 3.4, ranking 137th out of 319 in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a CiteScore of 8.6 [17][18]. - Channels publishes research on ion channels, with a 2024 impact factor of 3.2, ranking 151st out of 319 in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a CiteScore of 6.8 [20][21]. Group 3: Additional Journals - Epigenetics focuses on heritable changes in gene expression, with a 2024 impact factor of 3.2, ranking 66th out of 191 in Genetics & Heredity and a CiteScore of 6.1 [23][24]. - Animal Cells and Systems is an open-access journal covering various biological fields, with a 2024 impact factor of 3.2, ranking 9th out of 181 in Zoology and a CiteScore of 4.7 [26][27]. - Adipocyte publishes research on adipose tissue physiology and its relation to diseases, with a 2024 impact factor of 3.1, ranking 88th out of 191 in Endocrinology & Metabolism and a CiteScore of 7.4 [29][30].