原生生物学是一个国际性的论坛，用于报告关于原生生物研究的重大和新颖发现。稿件被接受的标准是科学的卓越性，重要性和对广大读者的兴趣。适合的主题包括：分子生物学，细胞和发育生物学，生物化学，系统学和进化学，以及原生生物生态学。这本期刊涵盖了自养和异养原生生物以及寄生虫。该杂志发表原创论文，短期历史观点，并包括新闻和评论部分。

Protist is the international forum for reporting substantial and novel findings in any area of research on protists. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts are scientific excellence, significance, and interest for a broad readership. Suitable subject areas include: molecular, cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, systematics and phylogeny, and ecology of protists. Both autotrophic and heterotrophic protists as well as parasites are covered. The journal publishes original papers, short historical perspectives and includes a news and views section.