Reviews published by Genome Biology are authoritative syntheses of topics of current interest, written by leaders in the field. Most Reviews are commissioned by the Genome Biology editors and we do not encourage uncommissioned submissions for this type of article. However, potential authors are welcome to email a presubmission enquiry to editorial@genomebiology.com.
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Up to 200 references can be cited.
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