自1929年出版以来，这本双月刊探讨了一般生物化学的各个方面，包括对真核生物细胞和分子生物学实验研究的最新报道，以及对当前感兴趣的主题的评论文章和公认的国际专家的注释。每年的特刊致力于扩大生物化学和细胞生物学的新研究领域。
Published since 1929, this bimonthly journal explores every aspect of general biochemistry and includes up-to-date coverage of experimental research into cellular and molecular biology in eukaryotes, as well as review articles on topics of current interest and notes contributed by recognized international experts. Special issues each year are dedicated to expanding new areas of research in biochemistry and cell biology.