Begin your introduction by clearly situating your research within its broader scientific context. Briefly describe the overall topic, such as a specific disease, in no more than two to three sentences. This concise overview captures the reader’s interest by highlighting the relevance of your study’s field.
Next, deepen the reader’s understanding by elaborating on key aspects directly related to your research. Focus exclusively on topics pertinent to your study, especially those emphasized later in the discussion, without repeating information. This section should clarify why your research is necessary and what knowledge gap it aims to fill.
Framing Your Research
Frame your research by introducing essential elements such as your test system, significant drugs, relevant signaling pathways, or unique methodologies. These details should logically lead to the core objective of your experiments. Clearly articulate the rationale behind your study and the specific analyses performed, explaining their purpose and significance.
Conclude the introduction by precisely stating your research objective and summarizing the analyses conducted. Use present tense when discussing published data and switch to past tense when describing your own unpublished analyses. Ensure all citations include sufficient detail, such as the test system used (cell system, animal model, human tissue, humans), to enable full comprehension of your study’s foundation. Cite primary literature for specific details and use review articles only for broad overviews, always indicating when a review is referenced.
This structured approach ensures your introduction is scientifically rigorous, concise, and aligned with the standards expected in life sciences research.
Summary
Provide all necessary information to understand your results and discussion
