What is this collection about? 

Macrophages are highly migratory innate immune cells with emerging roles in promoting scar-free wound healing and tissue regeneration. This cross-journal Collection invites primary research Articles to explore how macrophages respond to injury signals, communicate with progenitor cells, and support pro-regenerative microenvironments in model organisms with strong regenerative capacity. Participating journals include Nature Communications, Nature Cardiovascular Research, Communications Biology, npj Regenerative Medicine, and Scientific Reports. 

Why is this collection important? 

Understanding how immune responses contribute to regeneration is a rapidly advancing frontier in biology and medicine. This Collection brings together insights into macrophage-driven repair mechanisms, highlighting their potential to enable scar-free healing and improve regenerative therapies. By linking immunology with regenerative biology, the Collection aims to accelerate discoveries with implications for human health and disease treatment. 

Why submit to a collection? 

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors and In-House Editors who are experts in their fields 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. 

Nature Cardiovascular Research is edited by in-house professional editors. 

Communications Biology is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members. 

npj Regenerative Medicine is edited by a team of external academic editors. 

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 author experience. 

How can I submit my paper? 

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.