Nature Reviews Nephrology aims to be the premier source of reviews and commentaries for the scientific communities we serve. We strive to publish articles that are authoritative, accessible and enhanced with clearly understandable figures, tables and other display items. We aim to provide an unparalleled service to authors, referees and readers, and to maximize the usefulness and impact of each article. The journal publishes Research Highlights, News & Views, Comments, Reviews, Perspectives and Consensus Statements relevant to nephrologists and basic science researchers, with our broad scope ensuring that the work we publish reaches the widest possible audience.