DRUSE

The EMBO Journal implements new intiatives for 2009. It will follow a transparent editorial process for a more constructive referee and author argumentation. In addition,  citing primary literature is being encouraged whenever possible. References are now excluded from the character limit and from any page charges, authors can now freely cite all the papers they need to cite. And, a new heading ‘Have you seen…?’ will cover short, invited commentaries from scientists in the field on key articles. As another way of highlighting content, occasional Focus Issues will continue to pe assembled (reviews designed to bring together different fields around an idea, or illuminate them from a new angle).