The journal publishes papers on all sections of biochemistry, as well as conceptually important papers on biochemical aspects of related fields (molecular biology, biophysics, bioorganic chemistry, microbiology, immunology, physiology, neurobiology, gerontology, biomedical sciences, etc.) aimed at understanding the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes. The journal's topics also cover new experimental techniques in biochemistry, theoretical achievements of significance for biochemistry, reviews of modern biochemical research topics, and mini-reviews. The journal is peer-reviewed.