Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

The Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (ISSN 2040-1744) is a prestigious international bimonthly journal published by Cambridge University Press in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing the understanding of how early life experiences shape long-term health and disease trajectories. Situated at the intersection of developmental biology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine, the journal explores the complex interplay between environmental, nutritional, and genetic factors from the fetal period through adulthood, with a particular emphasis on the mechanistic links between early-life events and the etiology of chronic diseases in later life. As a high-quality publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it maintains rigorous peer-review standards and attracts a competitive pool of submissions, reflecting its strong standing within the field; while specific impact factor metrics and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) journal rankings fluctuate annually and should be verified against the latest JCR reports and partition tables, the journal is widely recognized for its scholarly rigor and interdisciplinary approach. It serves as a vital resource for researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals interested in the developmental origins of health and disease, offering a platform for original research, comprehensive reviews, and clinical studies that collectively enhance the scientific discourse on preventive medicine and life-course health.