Exploring Biomacromolecules Structures
To understand and explore biomacromolecules structures at the atomic level, scientists use a range of powerful techniques. These include X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). These methods are often complemented by others, such as cross-linking mass spectrometry (XL-MS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), neutron diffraction, circular dichroism (CD), and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR), along with computational modelling and structure prediction tools.
What is this collection about?
This cross-journal Collection invite manuscripts that highlight methodological developments in instrument design, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis, interpretation and integration from different techniques.
Submission deadline for this Collection is 31 January 2026. All submissions will be subject to the same review processes and editorial standards as regular submissions to the participating journals.
Why is this collection important?
Information on the three-dimensional (3D) structure of biomacromolecules—such as proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and complex molecular assemblies—is essential for understanding how these molecules function, how they are involved in biological processes and disease, and how they can be targeted in drug discovery.
This is a cross-journal collection between Nature Communications, Communications Chemistry, and Scientific Reports. Authors are welcome to submit to any of the participating journals. All manuscripts published in the collection are hosted on a dedicated nature portfolio portal, giving articles high visibility beyond the journal they are published in.
Why submit to a collection?
Collections like this one help attract and promote high-quality science. They are led by internal In-House Editors and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.
Who is involved?
Nature Communications is edited by in-house professional editors.
Communications Chemistry is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.
Scientific Reports is managed by in-house professional editors and edited by Editorial Board Members.
Our editors work closely together to ensure the quality of our published papers and consistency in the author’s experience.
How can I submit my paper?
Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.