title: Introduction to Translation.
abstract: We introduce here the inaugural issue of the new scientific journal Translation. The overarching aim of this endeavor is to establish a new forum for a broad spectrum of research in the area of protein synthesis in living systems ranging from structural biochemical, evolutionary and regulatory aspects of translation to the fundamental questions related to post-translational control of somatic phenomena in multicellular organisms including human behavior and health. The journal will publish high quality research articles, provide novel insights, ask provocative questions and discuss new hypothesis in this emerging field. Launching a new journal is always challenging. We hope that strong criteria for the peer-review process, transparency of the editorial policy and the scientific reputation of its founders, editors and editorial board assure the success of Translation; and we rely on continuing support of the scientific community in all aspects of the journal's activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine & Masonic Cancer center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN USA.
authors.forename: Vitaly A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Polunovsky
authors.affiliation: Department Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine; University of California; Davis, CA USA.
authors.forename: John W B
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Hershey
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry & Goodman Cancer Centre; McGill University; Montreal, QC Canada.
authors.forename: Nahum
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sonenberg