Is Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology a predatory journal? - (SSB) Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology aims to promote the communication of original research in synthetic and systems biology, with strong emphasis on applications towards biotechnology. The journal publishes high-quality research; focusing on integrative approaches to enable the understanding and design of biological systems, and research to develop the application of systems and synthetic biology to natural systems. This journal publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, commentaries, perspectives and research highlights. more...