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Cell Notes welcomes review and
applications articles from outside contributors. It's a great
opportunity for us to work more
closely with our customers and to learn more about your research.
We're specifically looking for novel applications or modifications
that feature Promega products.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your article
idea, contact Michele Arduengo by e-mail: michele.arduengo@promega.com |
Instructions to Authors
General
Article submission. Articles can be submitted
electronically as Word or Quark files to the editor michele.arduengo@promega.com.
All articles are peer reviewed by Promega scientists before they are accepted
for publication. External authors will have final signoff and approval for any
article submitted for publication in Cell Notes.
Figures: Illustrations and photos should be
submitted as high-resolution (300dpi or greater) TIF, JPG or EPS files.
Graphs and charts:
Excel: Send the Excel file and we will convert the graph to EPS format.
SigmaPlot (v 6.0): Export as EPS
GraphPad Prism®: Export as windows meta file (wmf).
Article Types
Cell Biology Review:
Introduction and Body: Provide sufficient overview
of your subject for novices in cell biology. Use descriptive subheadings for distinct
sections. Briefly discuss protocols and data (flowcharts and tables may be useful).
Summarize findings.
Figures: Include figure drafts where appropriate,
particularly general models and schematics. Actual data (gel photos, etc.) need not be
included in review articles. Final figures are prepared by Promega staff and are subject
to your final approval.
Length: Limit to 2,000 words. Minimum 500
words.
Applications in Cell Biology Article:
Abstract: Brief description of the significance of
the application.
Introduction and Body: Provide sufficient
background information for novices in cell biology. Use descriptive subheadings
for distinct sections. Briefly discuss protocols and data (flowcharts and tables may be
useful). Summarize findings. Detailed methods are often placed in figure
legends, but you may create a separate "methods" section, if you
prefer.
Figures:
Final figures are prepared by Promega staff and are subject to your final approval.
Length: Limit to 2,000 words. Minimum 500
words.
For all Article Types, Include Also:
Author Name and Institution: Provide exact
departmental name and institution affiliation, as well as e-mail address, if available.
Figure titles and legends: Provide detailed
procedural information, including all relevant experimental conditions and reagent sources
(vendor and catalog number).
Figures from PowerPoint presentations or figures embedded in Word files are
not suitable for print.
References: Cite references numerically as
parenthetical entries within the text. List references at end of article. Include author
names, year and source.
For articles with 3 or fewer authors:
Krieglstein, K. and Unsicker, K. (1994) Neurosci. 63,
1189.
For articles with more than 3 authors:
Flanders, K.C. et al. (1995) Neurol. 45, 1561.
For book chapters:
Longo, F.M. et al. (1993) In: Neurotrophic Factors,
Fallon, J. and Loughloin, S., eds., Academic Press, 209.
Submit to:
Michele Arduengo, Ph.D.
Cell Notes Editor
Promega Corporation
2800 Woods Hollow Road
Madison, WI 53711-5399
USA
Tel: 608-277-2566
Fax: 608-277-2601
E-mail: michele.arduengo@promega.com
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