Behavior Genetics (BG)

Behavior Genetics is a well‑established international journal dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of how genetic factors influence behavior in humans and other organisms. Since its launch in 1971, the journal has provided a premier platform for presenting original research and theoretical developments that integrate behavioral science with genetic methodology. It covers a broad array of topics, including heritability studies, quantitative and molecular genetic analyses, gene–environment interactions, evolutionary biology, behavioral traits in animal models, and human behavioral genomics. As the official journal of the Behavior Genetics Association, it emphasizes rigorous research that elucidates the complex interplay between genetic architecture and behavior. Topics range from twin and family studies to sophisticated statistical modeling and cutting‑edge molecular approaches. The journal is published bimonthly by Springer Nature, a major global academic publisher, and accepts submissions across diverse species and research paradigms. Its hybrid publication model offers traditional subscription access along with open access publishing options for authors seeking broader dissemination. Behavior Genetics thus plays a central role in shaping interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genetics, psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology.

Behavior Genetics (BG) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Genetics, Genetics(clinical), heritability studies, quantitative and molecular genetic analyses, gene–environment interactions, evolutionary biology, behavioral traits in animal models, human behavioral genomics , Online or Print , Bi-Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0001-8244, E-ISSN: 1573-3297, Established: 1971, Impact Factor: 2.2
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE