最近在實(shí)驗(yàn)和臨床研究方面的發(fā)現(xiàn)使我們對(duì)控制性別決定和分化的遺傳和環(huán)境機(jī)制、它們的進(jìn)化以及干擾正常性腺發(fā)育的突變或內(nèi)分泌和代謝異常的知識(shí)取得了令人印象深刻的進(jìn)展。性發(fā)展為這個(gè)迅速擴(kuò)展的領(lǐng)域提供了一個(gè)獨(dú)特的論壇。其范圍廣泛，涵蓋了遺傳學(xué)、分子生物學(xué)、胚胎學(xué)、內(nèi)分泌學(xué)、進(jìn)化和病理學(xué)的所有方面，在人類和動(dòng)物的性別決定和分化。出版高質(zhì)量的研究原稿、評(píng)論文章、短篇報(bào)告、案例報(bào)告和評(píng)論。國際知名的多學(xué)科編輯團(tuán)隊(duì)，由三位主編、十位杰出的科學(xué)家擔(dān)任部門編輯，以及一群杰出的編輯委員會(huì)成員組成，確保了編輯處理和同行評(píng)審的快速和友好。

Recent discoveries in experimental and clinical research have led to impressive advances in our knowledge of the ?genetic and environmental mechanisms governing sex determination and differentiation, their evolution as well as the mutations or endocrine and metabolic abnormalities that interfere with normal gonadal development. Sexual Development provides a unique forum for this rapidly expanding field. Its broad scope covers all ?aspects of genetics, molecular biology, embryology, endocrinology, evolution and path?ology of sex determination and differentiation in humans and animals. It publishes high-quality original research manuscripts, review articles, short reports, case reports and commentaries. An internationally renowned and multidisciplinary editorial team of three chief editors, ten prominent scientists serving as section editors, and a distinguished panel of editorial board members ensures fast and author-friendly editorial processing and peer reviewing.