一般和比較內(nèi)分泌學(xué)是專門從事基礎(chǔ)內(nèi)分泌研究。該雜志強(qiáng)調(diào)基礎(chǔ)研究，偶爾也會(huì)對(duì)某個(gè)特定領(lǐng)域或問題進(jìn)行簡(jiǎn)要的評(píng)論。該雜志根據(jù)編輯的意見為每篇文章提供一個(gè)免費(fèi)的彩色版。研究領(lǐng)域包括:激素作用的細(xì)胞機(jī)制;脊椎動(dòng)物和無脊椎動(dòng)物內(nèi)分泌系統(tǒng)的功能、發(fā)育和進(jìn)化方面;神經(jīng)內(nèi)分泌學(xué);生殖生物學(xué)。

General and Comparative Endocrinology is devoted to basic endocrinological research. Emphasizing fundamental research, the journal also features occasional brief reviews that deal with a particular field or problem. The journal offers one free color plate per article at the discretion of the editors. Research Areas include: Cellular mechanisms of hormone action; Functional, developmental, and evolutionary aspects of vertebrate and invertebrate endocrine systems; Neuroendocrinology; Reproductive biology.