《当代生物学》（Current Biology）是一份覆盖生命科学所有领域的同行评审双周学术期刊。Current Biology is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering all areas of the life sciences, published bi-weekly. 该期刊隶属于爱思唯尔旗下的细胞出版社，致力于发表生物学各分支学科具有广泛普遍兴趣的原创研究论文以及权威综述。Published by Cell Press, an imprint of Elsevier, the journal aims to publish original research papers of general interest across all biological disciplines alongside authoritative reviews.
《当代生物学》的收录范围涵盖生物科学的整个广谱，特别强调前沿及跨学科的最新发现。The scope of Current Biology encompasses the entire spectrum of the biological sciences, with a particular emphasis on frontier and interdisciplinary discoveries. 其发表的主要领域包括细胞生物学、发育生物学、遗传学与基因组学、神经生物学以及行为学生态学。Core fields covered include cell biology, developmental biology, genetics and genomics, neurobiology, and behavioral ecology. 此外，该刊还广泛收录分子生物学、进化生物学、生理学以及植物科学等方向的突破性成果。In addition, the journal regularly features breakthrough contributions from molecular biology, evolutionary biology, physiology, and plant sciences. 除了主要的研究论著外，期刊还设置了“快报”（Dispatches）栏目，由同行专家对同期发表的代表性论文进行深度解读与评述。Alongside primary research articles, the journal includes "Dispatches," which provide in-depth commentary and appraisal of select papers by expert peers. 其前沿板块还囊括了涵盖热点生命科学话题的综述文章、观点专栏、人物专访以及科学随笔。Its front section also hosts broad-interest reviews, opinion columns, scientist interviews, and essays covering trending life-science themes.
《当代生物学》于1991年由当代生物出版集团（Current Biology Ltd.）创立并首次发行。Current Biology was established in 1991, originally founded and issued by Current Biology Ltd. 在创刊初期，该期刊以月刊形式出版，旨在打破各传统学科界限以提供宏观的生命科学前沿图景。In its early years, the journal was published monthly, aiming to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries to offer a macroscopic perspective on biological research. 1998年，生物医学出版商当代科学集团（Current Science Group）将其旗下的当代生物出版业务整体出售给爱思唯尔。In 1998, the biomedical publisher Current Science Group sold its Current Biology publishing operations to Elsevier. 加入爱思唯尔后，《当代生物学》被整合进细胞出版社品牌集群，并转为每两周一期的发行模式。Following the acquisition by Elsevier, Current Biology was integrated into the Cell Press portfolio and transitioned to a bi-weekly publication schedule. 随着数字出版的普及，该刊在保持传统印刷版面貌的同时，全面转向依托平台进行在线发表与开放获取选项支持。With the transition to digital publishing, the journal complemented its print circulation with rapid online publication workflows and open-access options.
《当代生物学》常年由多名全职专业编辑组成的学术团队主持审稿与编务工作。Current Biology is managed by an in-house team of full-time professional editors who coordinate the peer-review and editorial processes. 自创刊及发展早期起，杰弗里·诺斯（Geoffrey North）长期担任主编（Editor-in-Chief），对确立该刊跨学科综合风格起到了关键主导作用。Since the journal's foundational years, Geoffrey North served as Editor-in-Chief for a prolonged tenure, playing an instrumental role in shaping its broad interdisciplinary identity. 编辑部内由多名分管科学编辑分别驻守神经科学、生态与进化、发育生物学以及细胞分子机制等细分审稿方向。The editorial office includes dedicated scientific editors specializing in distinct disciplines such as neuroscience, ecology and evolution, developmental biology, and cell-molecular mechanisms. 此外，期刊组建了由各研究领域知名科学家组成的学术顾问委员会，协助把握前沿评审标准并提供战略指导。Furthermore, the journal relies on an international advisory board of prominent researchers who assist in maintaining peer-review standards and offering strategic guidance.