New directions for Nitric Oxide - Focused, rapid, and forward-looking.

Nitric Oxide is entering a new phase, marked by a redefinition of its scope, editorial policies, and structural organization. Reflecting the evolution of the nitric oxide field toward a broader focus on small molecule signaling in redox biology and medicine, the journal now explicitly welcomes mechanistic, translational, and interdisciplinary studies, including work on hydrogen sulfide, persulfides, and carbon monoxide. Key editorial changes include a streamlined peer review process eliminating major revisions, invitation-only review articles, and accelerated decision timelines. A newly appointed Editorial Board and a dedicated Reviewer Board aim to enhance scientific rigor and mentorship. Additional initiatives include curated method collections and a strengthened social media presence to improve reproducibility, engagement, and visibility. These changes are designed to position Nitric Oxide as a focused and responsive journal serving the evolving needs of the redox biology community.