The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) was founded in October 2006 as the first online journal devoted to video publication of biological research. This new method of scientific publishing allows researchers to submit videos of protocols. The aim of the journal is to increase the reproducibility and the efficiency of research in the biological sciences, as described on the JoVE: About webpage:
"With participation of scientists from leading research institutions, the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) was established as a new, open access tool in life science publication and communication. We utilize a video-based approach to scientific publishing to fully capture all dimensions of life science research. Visualization greatly facilitates the understanding and efficient reproduction of fundamental experimental techniques, therefore contributing to the solution of two of the most challenging problems faced by today’s life science research community: (1) low transparency and reproducibility of biological experiments and (2) time-consuming learning of experimental techniques."
The JoVE Editorial Board includes twenty scientists, with representatives from Harvard, Princeton, and the National Institutes of Health. To date, JoVE has published over 160 video protocols on experimental approaches in neuroscience, immunology, developmental biology, microbiology, and other fields. Video publications from the January and February 2008 issues include:
The JoVE: Submissions webpage lists file format requirements, describes the review process, and includes a form for uploading videos.
JoVE has been highlighted in The Scientist ("Online videos catch on," August 22, 2007) and Nature News ("YouTube for test tubes," November 23, 2006). See the Press webpage for additional media coverage.
If you have questions about JoVE, contact Reference & Information Services at 301-496-1080 or email nihlibrary@nih.gov.