Proceedings. Biological Sciences
Overview
'Proceedings. Biological sciences' is a prestigious scientific journal published by the Royal Society. It covers a wide range of biological disciplines, including ecology, evolution, genetics, and neuroscience. With a focus on original research articles, it provides a platform for scientists to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of biological knowledge. The journal promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages the exploration of new frontiers in the biological sciences.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Proc Biol Sci
Start
1990
End
Continuing
Frequency
Twice monthly, 1998-
p-ISSN
0962-8452
e-ISSN
1471-2954
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Biology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 233
289
SJR / Ranks: 1583
1692
CiteScore / Ranks: 2064
8.40
JIF / Ranks: 1761
4.7
Recent Articles
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Zhou L, Lemmen K, Zhao S, Declerck S
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Mar;
292(2042):20243064.
PMID: 40041961
Understanding the evolutionary responses of organisms to multiple stressors is crucial for predicting the ecological consequences of intensified anthropogenic activities. While previous studies have documented the effects of selection history...
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Tadei R, Cilia G, Mathias da Silva E, Sancho Blanco G, Albacete S, Azpiazu C, et al.
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Mar;
292(2042):20242809.
PMID: 40041960
Pesticides and pathogens are major drivers of bee declines. However, their potential interactions are poorly understood, especially for non- bees. This study assessed the combined effects of infestation by the...
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Malik T, Tsai M, Jarrett B, Sun S
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Mar;
292(2042):20250026.
PMID: 40041959
Heatwaves associated with climate change threaten biodiversity by disrupting behaviours like parental care. While parental care may buffer populations from adverse environments, studies show mixed results, possibly due to heat...
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Turecek P, Fort J, Flegr J
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Mar;
292(2042):20242756.
PMID: 40040457
The fraternal birth order effect (FBOE) is a well documented preponderance of older brothers among gay men. Until now, it has lacked a proper formal treatment in light of evolutionary...
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OHearn W, Beckmann J, von Fersen L, Dal Pesco F, Mundry R, Keupp S, et al.
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Mar;
292(2042):20242925.
PMID: 40040456
Recognizing skilful group members is crucial for making optimal social choices. Whether and how nonhuman animals attribute skill to others is still debated. Using a lever-operated food box, we enhanced...
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Marion A, Condamine F, Guinot G
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Mar;
292(2042):20242932.
PMID: 40040453
Understanding the underlying mechanisms that have generated the striking biodiversity inhabiting deep-sea ecosystems remains a challenge in evolutionary biology. Here, we addressed this topic by studying the macroevolutionary dynamics that...
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Christensen T, Smilanich A, Carper A, Peechatt V, Bowers M, Forister M, et al.
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Feb;
292(2041):20242753.
PMID: 39999890
Although infectious diseases play a critical role in population regulation, our knowledge of complex drivers of disease for insects is limited. We conducted a field study on Baltimore checkerspot caterpillars...
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Shaykevich D, Pareja-Mejia D, Golde C, Pasukonis A, OConnell L
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Feb;
292(2041):20250045.
PMID: 39999889
The behavioural, sensory and neural bases of vertebrate navigation are primarily described in mammals and birds. While many studies have explored amphibian navigation, none have characterized brain activity associated with...
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Ganci C, McKay L, Hunninck L, Sheriff M
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Feb;
292(2041):20241978.
PMID: 39999888
In predator-prey interactions, responses to predation risk typically involve behavioural, morphological or physiological changes. Laboratory-based studies have also shown changes in prey cognition (i.e. learning and memory), with individuals often...
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Samson D, McKinnon L
Proc Biol Sci
. 2025 Feb;
292(2041):20242319.
PMID: 39999887
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared sleep-related problems to be a public health epidemic. With the advent of biometric sleep tracking technology taking the sleep lab into the...