Integrative and Comparative Biology
Overview
Integrative and Comparative Biology is a scholarly journal that explores the intersection of various biological disciplines, aiming to understand the complexity of life through comparative studies. It publishes research articles, reviews, and commentaries that integrate diverse perspectives, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution, fostering a holistic understanding of biological systems.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Integr Comp Biol
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Start
2002
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six issues yearly
p-ISSN
1540-7063
e-ISSN
1557-7023
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Biology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1660
139
SJR / Ranks: 4692
868
CiteScore / Ranks: 4922
5.10
JIF / Ranks: 4138
2.6
Recent Articles
1.
Da-Anoy J, Toyama K, Jasnos O, Wong A, Gilmore T, Davies S
Integr Comp Biol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40068937
Microbiomes play an important role in physiology and development in cnidarians, but how these communities influence tissue regeneration is poorly understood. Here, we examined the effects of antibiotic exposure on...
2.
Brady S, Kang S, Wang Z, Layne C, Calsbeek R
Integr Comp Biol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40064527
Freshwater salinization is an emerging threat to aquatic ecosystems across the planet, degrading habitats and negatively impacting wild populations. Deicing practices are a leading cause of freshwater salinization, particularly in...
3.
Blinkova O, Zytkowiak R, Jagodzinski A
Integr Comp Biol
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39886870
The resource strategy of seedlings is an important aspect for understanding the adaptation of trees at this ontogenetic phase to abiotic changes. In this study, we sought to determine the...
4.
Lopez-Chilel F, Bressman N
Integr Comp Biol
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39880797
The mucus coating around a fish's body is essential to its survival. It contains antimicrobial properties, aids in drag reduction, and protects against physical damage. It is versatile in the...
5.
Bastidas-Rodriguez M, Fernandes A, Uribe M, Abaunza D, Roncancio J, Zamora E, et al.
Integr Comp Biol
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39832805
Wingbeat frequency estimation is an important aspect for the study of avian flight, energetics, and behavioral patterns, among others. Hummingbirds, in particular, are ideal subjects to test a method for...
6.
Roy T, Lee J, Kawashima T, Monroe G, Chakrabarty P
Integr Comp Biol
. 2024 Dec;
PMID: 39701828
Basic science research, also called "curiosity-driven research," is fundamental work done with no immediate economic goals but rather a focus on discovery for discovery's sake. However, basic science research is...
7.
Minicozzi M, Finden A, Dias R, Phillips Q, Abelson C, Gibb A
Integr Comp Biol
. 2024 Nov;
PMID: 39544109
Teleost fishes that emerge onto land must produce effective terrestrial movements to return to the water. Using the Cyprinodontiformes as a model system, we examined a terrestrial behavior termed the...
8.
Schreel J, Theroux-Rancourt G, Diggle P, Brodersen C, Roddy A
Integr Comp Biol
. 2024 Oct;
PMID: 39470389
As the site of almost all terrestrial carbon fixation, the mesophyll tissue is critical to leaf function. However, mesophyll tissue is not restricted only to leaves but also occurs in...
9.
Josefson C, Orr T
Integr Comp Biol
. 2024 Oct;
64(6):1601-1605.
PMID: 39404079
Trade-offs during reproduction have long been a central focus within biology and much of the foundational work within life history evolution has focused on females, as the fitness of females...
10.
Moore T, Adams L, Gaynus C, Bebe G, Simpson Q, Layton J, et al.
Integr Comp Biol
. 2024 Sep;
64(4):1055-1063.
PMID: 39315685
Marine science is widely recognized as one of the least diverse fields within geoscience. Despite substantial investments in diversity initiatives and resources aimed at engaging underserved communities, the representation and...