[1][2][3] After further discussions and preparations, the first issue of FEBS Letters appeared in July 1968[4] with Satya Prakash Datta acting as Managing Editor.

[5] Apart from original research articles, early on FEBS Letters started publishing short reviews, hypotheses, discussion articles and meeting reports, as well as a number of supplements to regular issues extensively covering topical subjects.

[6] Satya Prakash Datta, who served as Managing Editor until 1985, was succeeded by Giorgio Semenza (1986-2000) and Matti Saraste (2000-2001).

The editorial board is composed of Academic Editors, who are active scientists working in different fields of the molecular biosciences.

The Academic Editors evaluate the manuscripts, supervise the peer-review process and make final decisions autonomously.

[6] Manuscripts accepted for publication are processed by Wiley and published online, bundled in 24 issues per year.

Special Issue articles are commissioned, but, nevertheless, undergo the usual evaluation procedure exerted by the journal.