Collection Overview 

Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Phytochemicals and health.

Phytochemicals, including flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenols, and glucosinolates, exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects contributing to prevention and management of chronic diseases. These bioactive compounds, abundant in fruits, vegetables, and herbs, modulate cellular pathways involved in metabolism, immune function, and oxidative stress..

This will be a Collection of original research papers  and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 28th July 2026.

Why is this Collection important?

"Phytochemicals and health is a compelling topic, since it bridges traditional knowledge with modern biomedical science, offering sustainable and accessible solutions to today’s chronic disease burden."

- Dr. Sudarshana Borah, Guest Editor

Why submit to a collection?  

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

Guest Editors:

• Sudarshana Borah, The Assam Royal Global University, India
• Nelson Jeng Yeou Chear, Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Charalampos Proestos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Internal Team:

• In-House Editor: Shelby Bollen, Scientific Reports, UK
• Commissioning Editor: Sophie Gray, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
• Managing Editor: Libby Symons, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK

How can I submit my paper?

Visit the Collection page for more information on the Collection, and how to submit your article.