The International Journal of Human Genetics publishes original and significant articles on all aspects of human genetics (Anthropogenetics, Biochemical Genetics, Biometry, Clinical Genetics, Cytogenetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Genetic Testing, Evolution and Population Genetics, Immunogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Ethical Issues and Genetic Counselling). The journal aims to serve as a forum of life scientists and health professionals, especially those who share a common interest in understanding human beings. The journal publishes original papers on current research and practical programmes, short notes, news items, book reviews, reports of meetings and professional announcements. Constructive criticisms and discussions of published papers and letters of relevance and interest to the readership will be published at the discretion of the Managing Editor. The journal is committed to prompt review, and priority publication is given to manuscripts with novel or timely findings, and to manuscripts of unusual interests. The researchers are invited to submit original papers in English (papers published elsewhere or under consideration elsewhere shall not be considered).

《國際人類遺傳學雜志》發表關于人類遺傳學各方面的原創和重要文章(人體遺傳學、生化遺傳學、生物計量學、臨床遺傳學、細胞遺傳學、遺傳流行病學、遺傳檢測、進化和群體遺傳學、免疫遺傳學、分子遺傳學、倫理問題和遺傳咨詢)。該雜志的目的是作為一個論壇的生命科學家和健康專業人士，特別是那些有共同興趣了解人類。該雜志出版關于當前研究和實踐項目的原始論文、短筆記、新聞項目、書評、會議報告和專業公告。對已發表的與讀者有關和感興趣的論文和信件進行建設性的批評和討論，將由執行編輯酌情發表。期刊堅持及時審稿，對發現新穎、及時的稿件和有特殊興趣的稿件優先出版。請研究人員提交英文原版論文(其他地方發表或正在考慮的論文不予考慮)。