Theory in Biosciences focuses on new concepts in theoretical biology. It also includes analytical and modelling approaches as well as philosophical and historical issues. Central topics are:Artificial Life;Bioinformatics with a focus on novel methods, phenomena, and interpretations;Bioinspired Modeling;Complexity, Robustness, and Resilience;Embodied Cognition;Evolutionary Biology;Evo-Devo;Game Theoretic Modeling;Genetics;History of Biology;Language Evolution;Mathematical Biology;Origin of Life;Philosophy of Biology;Population Biology;Systems Biology;Theoretical Ecology;Theoretical Molecular Biology;Theoretical Neuroscience & Cognition.