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molcell-fit
Use when triaging a study before any writing — stress-tests whether it clears Molecular Cell's bar (a deep molecular mechanism proven by orthogonal approaches with physiological relevance) or belongs at a sibling. Use this first to decide Molecular Cell vs Cell vs Cell Reports vs NSMB/EMBO J before investing in framing or figures.
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# Mechanism & Scope Fit (molcell-fit)
## Why this is skill #1
Molecular Cell triages **most submissions to rejection without external review**. The gate is not "is it correct" and not "is it interesting" — it is **"is the molecular mechanism worked out, proven by independent methods, and shown to matter in a physiological setting."** A striking phenotype with a proposed-but-unproven mechanism is desk-rejected. Run this before writing a word.
## When to trigger
- Before drafting, to decide if Molecular Cell is the right Cell Press venue.
- When a co-author says "this is a Molecular Cell paper" and you need a sober check.
- When choosing among Molecular Cell, Cell, Cell Reports, and the strong field competitors (NSMB, EMBO J, Genes & Dev, Nucleic Acids Research).
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