The journal Human Heredity publishes original research reports and brief communications from around the world, focusing on population genetics, association and linkage analysis, mechanisms of disease inheritance, and new methodologies and applications in statistical genetics. It analyzes results related to rare variants and next-generation sequencing, providing significant value across various medical branches, particularly in immunology, hematology, epidemiology, and public health planning, as evidenced by its citation frequency. According to the ISI Journal Citation Reports, at least 50% of the papers published in Human Heredity are still cited more than eight years after publication. The journal also publishes special issues on methodological topics (e.g., 'Kinship and Genomics' in 2014; 'Analyzing Rare Variants in Complex Diseases' in 2012) and reviews of advances in specific fields (e.g., 'Genetic Diversity in European Populations: Evolutionary Evidence and Medical Implications' in 2014; 'Genes and the Environment in Obesity' in 2013). Renowned experts in the field are invited to contribute to these special issues.