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Essay: early American genetics journals.

James F Crow1

  • 1Laboratory of Genetics, 42-G Henry Mall, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA. jfcrow@wisc.edu

Nature Reviews. Genetics
|August 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This article reviews the early history of major genetics journals, contrasting a time when the field was manageable with today's overwhelming publication volume. It highlights the evolution of scientific communication in genetics.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Scientific Publishing
  • History of Science

Background:

  • Before World War II, North American genetics research was primarily documented in two journals: Journal of Heredity and Genetics.
  • The late 1940s saw the emergence of two new genetics journals, American Journal of Human Genetics and Evolution, branching from Genetics.

Observation:

  • The article examines the foundational editors and content of these early genetics journals.
  • It contrasts the accessibility of information in the past with the current challenges in keeping up with the vast number of publications.

Findings:

  • The early years of genetics journals allowed readers to realistically follow the entire field.
  • The proliferation of genetics journals today makes comprehensive readership impossible.

Implications:

  • Understanding the historical trajectory of scientific journals provides context for current challenges in information dissemination.
  • The evolution of genetics publishing reflects broader trends in scientific expansion and specialization.

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