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MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.

Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.

About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

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Find more information on awards here.

We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

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“Structural Insights into the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Its Implications for Antibody Resistance”
by Yuichiro Yamamoto and Kohji Noguchi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(11), 1489; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15111489

“HSP60 and SARS-CoV-2: Les Liaisons Dangereuses”
by Adelaide Carista, Melania Ionelia Gratie, Francesco Cappello and Stefano Burgio
Biology 2025, 14(9), 1281; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14091281

“Impact of Obesity on Immunity to the Influenza Virus: Gut Microbiota, Mechanisms, and Novel Therapeutic Strategies”
by Xiaoyue Ji and Jing Sun
Diseases 2025, 13(8), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13080267

“Immunological Strategies for Enhancing Viral Neutralization and Protection in Antibody-Guided Vaccine Design”
by Dimitrina Miteva, Maria Kokudeva, Latchesar Tomov, Hristiana Batselova and Tsvetelina Velikova
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030021

“Manifestations of Post-COVID Syndrome in Healthcare Workers in Northeast England”
by Rachael K. Raw, Jon Rees, Deborah Wilson, Sharon Gowans, Ng Cho Ee and David Chadwick
COVID 2025, 5(6), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/covid5060091

“Aptamer Development for SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron Variants Using the Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domain as a Potential Diagnostic Tool and Therapeutic Agent”
by Prasanna V. Shekar, Anuj Kumar, Nirmitee Mulgaonkar, Samneet Kashyap, Gourav Choudhir, Sandun Fernando and Sachin Rustgi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 805; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060805

“The Global Burden of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria”
by Andrea Marino, Antonino Maniaci, Mario Lentini, Salvatore Ronsivalle, Giuseppe Nunnari, Salvatore Cocuzza, Federica Maria Parisi, Bruno Cacopardo, Salvatore Lavalle and Luigi La Via
Epidemiologia 2025, 6(2), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/epidemiologia6020021

“Intricacies of Global Tuberculosis Management—EndTB-2035 on the Fence?”
by Radha Gopalaswamy and Selvakumar Subbian
J. Respir. 2025, 5(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/jor5010004

“Long COVID: General Perceptions and Challenges in Diagnosis and Management”
by Katia Ozanic, Aripuana Sakurada Aranha Watanabe, Alesandra Barbosa Ferreira Machado, Vania Lucia da Silva, Vanessa Cordeiro Dias and Claudio Galuppo Diniz
COVID 2025, 5(3), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/covid5030041

“An Increase in Aspartate Aminotransferase Can Predict Worsening Disease Severity in Japanese Patients with COVID-19”
by Kengo Matsumoto, Tsutomu Nishida, Dai Nakamatsu, Masashi Yamamoto, Koji Fukui, Osamu Morimura, Kinya Abe, Yukiyoshi Okauchi, Hiromi Iwahashi and Masami Inada
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(4), 1601-1614; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14040129

“Arbovirus Transmission in Australia from 2002 to 2017”
by Elvina Viennet, Francesca D. Frentiu, Emilie McKenna, Flavia Torres Vasconcelos, Robert L. P. Flower and Helen M. Faddy
Biology 2024, 13(7), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13070524

“Host Innate Antiviral Response to Influenza A Virus Infection: From Viral Sensing to Antagonism and Escape”
by Wenlong An, Simran Lakhina, Jessica Leong, Kartik Rawat and Matloob Husain
Pathogens 2024, 13(7), 561; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13070561

“Colchicine—The Divine Medicine against COVID-19”
by Vanyo Mitev
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(7), 756; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14070756

“Towards Improved XAI-Based Epidemiological Research into the Next Potential Pandemic”
by Hamed Khalili and Maria A. Wimmer
Life 2024, 14(7), 783; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14070783

“Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Portable UV-C-Based Coating Activation Device against Candida albicans Biofilm and SARS-CoV-2 as an Additional Feature: An In Vitro Study”
by Adityakrisna Yoshi Putra Wigianto, Megumi Watanabe, Yuki Iwawaki, Takaharu Goto, Tamaki Otsuki and Tetsuo Ichikawa
Hygiene 2024, 4(1), 93-102; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4010006

“Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Mycoses” Guest Editors: Dr. Yaxsier de Armas, Dr. Enrique J Calderón and Dr. Héctor Raúl Pérez-Gómez Submission deadline: 31 January 2026	“Genetics of Host–Pathogen Interactions” Guest Editors: Dr. Transito Garcia-Garcia and Dr. Sara Zaldívar López Submission deadline: 15 March 2026
“Microorganisms in Neglected Tropical Diseases” Guest Editors: Dr. Ana Abreu-Silva and Prof. Dr. Fernando Almeida-Souza Submission deadline: 31 March 2026	“Ecology and Evolution of Viral Pathogens: From Wildlife to Human Infections” Guest Editor: Dr. Fernando Spilki Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
“Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Transmission: Pathways, Host Factors, and Public Health Strategies” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Francisco José Nunes Antunes Submission deadline: 30 April 2026	“Advances in Coronaviruses Research: Pathogenesis, Immunity, and Antivirals” Guest Editor: Dr. Nadine Alvarez Submission deadline: 31 July 2026

We are delighted to share a collection of highly viewed papers and some successful Special Issues in the Section “Molecular Biophysics: Structure, Dynamics, and Function” that were published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) in 2024 and 2025. What follows is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you.

Relevant papers:

“Ubiquitin-Specific Protease Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy: Recent Advances and Future Prospects”
by Mohamad Bakkar, Sara Khalil, Komal Bhayekar, Narva Deshwar Kushwaha, Amirreza Samarbakhsh, Sadaf Dorandish, Holly Edwards, Q. Ping Dou, Yubin Ge and Navnath S. Gavande
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 240; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020240
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“Updated Review on Natural Polyphenols: Molecular Mechanisms, Biological Effects, and Clinical Applications for Cancer Management”
by Zainab Sabry Othman Ahmed, Elyas Khan, Nathan Elias, Alhussein Elshebiny and Qingping Dou
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 629; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050629
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/629

“Piezo1 Channel Activators Yoda1 and Yoda2 in the Context of Red Blood Cells”
by Min Qiao, Reetta Penttinen, Ariel Coli, Nicoletta Murciano, Felix M. Maurer, Christian Wagner, Maria Giustina Rotordam and Lars Kaestner
Biomolecules 2025, 15(8), 1110; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15081110
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/8/1110

“Artificial Intelligence: A New Tool for Structure-Based G Protein-Coupled Receptor Drug Discovery”
by Jason Chung, Hyunggu Hahn, Emmanuel Flores-Espinoza and Alex R. B. Thomsen
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 423; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030423
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/423

“Multiple Mechanisms to Regulate Actin Functions: “Fundamental” Versus Lineage-Specific Mechanisms and Hierarchical Relationships”
by Taro Q. P. Uyeda, Yosuke Yamazaki, Saku T. Kijima, Taro Q. P. Noguchi and Kien Xuan Ngo
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 279; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020279
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/279

“MTPrompt-PTM: A Multi-Task Method for Post-Translational Modification Prediction Using Prompt Tuning on a Structure-Aware Protein Language Model”
by Ye Han, Fei He, Qing Shao, Duolin Wang and Dong Xu
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 843; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060843
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/6/843

“Non-Canonical, Strongly Selective Protein Disulfide Isomerases as Anticancer Therapeutic Targets”
by Mary E. Law, Zaafir M. Dulloo, Brian Hardy, Ania Kelegama, Reagan Clark, Mariana Rivas Montbrun, Gabriella Antmann, Srihith Nooka, Ronald K. Castellano and Brian K. Law
Biomolecules 2025, 15(8), 1146; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15081146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/8/1146

“Chemotaxis and Related Signaling Systems in Vibrio cholerae”
by Fuga Omori, Hirotaka Tajima, Sotaro Asaoka, So-ichiro Nishiyama, Yoshiyuki Sowa and Ikuro Kawagishi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030434
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/434

“Defibrotide for Protecting Against and Managing Endothelial Injury in Hematologic Malignancies and COVID-19”
by Edward Richardson, Clifton C. Mo, Eleonora Calabretta, Francesco Corrado, Mehmet H. Kocoglu, Rebecca M. Baron, Jean Marie Connors, Massimo Iacobelli, Lee-Jen Wei, Emily J. Benjamin et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(7), 1004; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15071004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/7/1004

“Aptamer Development for SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron Variants Using the Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domain as a Potential Diagnostic Tool and Therapeutic Agent”
by Prasanna V. Shekar, Anuj Kumar, Nirmitee Mulgaonkar, Samneet Kashyap, Gourav Choudhir, Sandun Fernando and Sachin Rustgi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 805; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060805
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/6/805

Special Issues:

“Recent Advances in Supramolecular Motility Machinery of Microorganisms”
Guest Editors: Dr. Tohru Minamino, Dr. Yusuke V. Morimoto and Dr. Daisuke Nakane
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 23,860+

“Bioactive Molecules: Structures, Functions and Potential Uses for Cancer Prevention and Targeted Therapies (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Qingping Dou
Published papers: 10
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“Advances in Cellular Biophysics: Transport and Mechanics”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Boris Musset and Prof. Dr. Peter Pohl
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 14,665+

“Genetic and Structural Analyses of Coronaviruses: Insights into SARS-CoV-2 and Beyond”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Stefano Pascarella
Published papers: 8
Viewed by 15,495+

“Harnessing Protein Design and Engineering for Therapeutic Applications”
Guest Editors: Dr. Julia Shifman and Dr. Norman Metanis
Published papers: 5
Viewed by 19,255+

“Innovative Biomolecular Structure Analysis Techniques”
Guest Editor: Dr. Tzanko I. Doukov
Published papers: 6
Viewed by 10,165+

“Protein Biophysics”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Vladimir N. Uversky and Dr. Orkid Coskuner-Weber
Published papers: 4
Viewed by 4165+

We are delighted to share a collection of highly viewed papers and some successful Special Issues in the Section “Molecular Biomarkers” that were published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) in 2024 and 2025. What follows is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you.

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“Advances and Challenges in Pediatric Sepsis Diagnosis: Integrating Early Warning Scores and Biomarkers for Improved Prognosis”
by Susanna Esposito, Benedetta Mucci, Eleonora Alfieri, Angela Tinella and Nicola Principi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 123; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010123
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/123

“Synergistic Effects of UVB and Ionizing Radiation on Human Non-Malignant Cells: Implications for Ozone Depletion and Secondary Cosmic Radiation Exposure”
by Angeliki Gkikoudi, Gina Manda, Christina Beinke, Ulrich Giesen, Amer Al-Qaaod, Elena-Mihaela Dragnea, Maria Dobre, Ionela Victoria Neagoe, Traimate Sangsuwan, Siamak Haghdoost et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(4), 536; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15040536
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/4/536

“Possible Involvement of Lysophospholipids in Severe Asthma as Novel Lipid Mediators”
by Hiroaki Kume, Kentaro Kazama, Riko Sato and Yuki Sato
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020182
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/182

“Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis: Mass-Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics in the Study of Microbiome Mediators—Stress Relationship”
by Nicolò Interino, Rosalba Vitagliano, Federica D’Amico, Raffaele Lodi, Emanuele Porru, Silvia Turroni and Jessica Fiori
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/243

“NK Cell-Microbiota Interaction Biomarker Strategy: Advancing Prostate Cancer Management”
by Sara Fanijavadi, Torben Frøstrup Hansen and Ahmed Hussein Zedan
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 273; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020273
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/273

“Inflammatory Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Index (IDREI) as a Molecular Compound Biomarker in Focal Epilepsies”
by Maria José Aguilar-Castillo, Guillermo Estivill-Torrús, Guillermina García-Martín, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Yolanda López-Moreno, Jesús Ortega-Pinazo, Teresa Ramírez-García, Nicolas Lundahl Ciano-Petersen and Pedro Jesus Serrano-Castro
Biomolecules 2025, 15(7), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15070914
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/7/914

“A Comprehensive Oncological Biomarker Framework Guiding Precision Medicine”
by Reza Bayat Mokhtari, Manpreet Sambi, Faezeh Shekari, Kosar Satari, Roya Ghafoury, Neda Ashayeri, Paige Eversole, Narges Baluch, William W. Harless, Lucia Anna Muscarella et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(9), 1304; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15091304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/9/1304

“Diagnostic Utility of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Flow Cytometric Leukocyte Profiling in Interstitial Lung Disease and Infection”
by Erika M. Novoa-Bolivar, José A. Ros, Sonia Pérez-Fernández, José A. Campillo, Ruth López-Hernández, Rosana González-López, Inmaculada Ruiz-Lorente, Almudena Otálora-Alcaraz, Cristina Ortuño-Hernández, Lourdes Gimeno et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(4), 597; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15040597
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“The Impact of the Microbiota on the Immune Response Modulation in Colorectal Cancer”
by Ana Iulia Neagu, Marinela Bostan, Vlad Alexandru Ionescu, Gina Gheorghe, Camelia Mia Hotnog, Viviana Roman, Mirela Mihaila, Simona Isabelle Stoica, Camelia Cristina Diaconu, Carmen Cristina Diaconu et al.
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“Targeting SMOX Preserves Optic Nerve Myelin, Axonal Integrity, and Visual Function in Multiple Sclerosis”
by Harry O. Henry-Ojo, Fang Liu and S. Priya Narayanan
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Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/158

Special Issues:

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“Immune-Related Biomarkers: 2nd Edition”
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“Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers of Diseases”
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“Molecular Mechanisms in DNA and RNA Damage and Repair”
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“Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Shaping the Future of Diagnosis and Treatment”
Guest Editors: Dr. Martine Tétreault and Dr. Laura Hamilton
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“Neuroinflammation—A Crucial Factor in the Pathophysiology of Depression—A Comprehensive Review”
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“Thyroid Hormones and Metabolism Regulation: Which Role on Brown Adipose Tissue and Browning Process?”
by Laura Sabatino and Cristina Vassalle
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“Unravelling the Connection Between Energy Metabolism and Immune Senescence/Exhaustion in Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
by Jente Van Campenhout, Yanthe Buntinx, Huan-Yu Xiong, Arne Wyns, Andrea Polli, Jo Nijs, Joeri L. Aerts, Thessa Laeremans and Jolien Hendrix
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 357; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030357
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/357

“Does Cannabis Use Contribute to Schizophrenia? A Causation Analysis Based on Epidemiological Evidence”
by Sepehr Pourebrahim, Tooba Ahmad, Elisabeth Rottmann, Johannes Schulze and Bertram Scheller
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 368; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030368
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“Pathological and Inflammatory Consequences of Aging”
by Mario García-Domínguez
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/404

“Possible Anti-Aging and Anti-Stress Effects of Long-Term Transcendental Meditation Practice: Differences in Gene Expression, EEG Correlates of Cognitive Function, and Hair Steroids”
by Supaya Wenuganen, Kenneth G. Walton, Frederick T. Travis, Tobias Stalder, R. Keith Wallace, Meera Srivastava and John Fagan
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/317

“PlastiCRISPR: Genome Editing-Based Plastic Waste Management with Implications in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation”
by Puja Palit, Maya Minkara, Maisha Abida, Safa Marwa, Chandrima Sen, Ayan Roy, Md Ridoan Pasha, Paulraj Selvakumar Mosae, Ayan Saha and Jannatul Ferdoush
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 684; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050684
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/684

“Circadian Biomarkers in Humans: Methodological Insights into the Detection of Melatonin and Cortisol”
by Cene Skubic, Urša Zevnik, Katarina Nahtigal, Leja Dolenc Grošelj and Damjana Rozman
Biomolecules 2025, 15(7), 1006; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15071006
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/7/1006

“The Balance of MFN2 and OPA1 in Mitochondrial Dynamics, Cellular Homeostasis, and Disease”
by Paola Zanfardino, Alessandro Amati, Mirko Perrone and Vittoria Petruzzella
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 433; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030433
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/433

“Targeting the Electron Transport System for Enhanced Longevity”
by Marko Radovic, Lucas P. Gartzke, Simon E. Wink, Joris A. van der Kleij, Frouwkje A. Politiek and Guido Krenning
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 614; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050614
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/614

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“Molecular and Cell Biology in Endometriosis and Endometrial Cancer”
Guest Editor: Dr. Jacqueline F. Donoghue
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“Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Cosimo Melcangi
Published papers: 11
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“Cancer Immunotherapy and the PD-1/PD-L1 Checkpoint Pathway”
Guest Editors: Dr. Simona Serratì and Dr. Francesca Margheri
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 30,835+

“Neurological Disorders: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapy Strategies”
Guest Editors: Dr. Oana Cioanca, Prof. Dr. Lucian Hritcu and Dr. Cornelia Mircea
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 108,475+

“DNA Damage, Mutagenesis, and Repair Mechanisms”
Guest Editors: Dr. Valentyn Oksenych, Dr. Sofie Lautrup and Dr. Péter Csaba Huszthy
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 18,560+

“The Role of Vascular Dysfunction in Neuronal Degeneration and Cognitive Impairment (2nd Edition)”
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“Drosophila as a Model System to Study Metabolism”
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MDPI is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the 2026 Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting & Exposition (SFB 2026), taking place in Atlanta, USA, from 25 to 28 March 2026.

The Society For Biomaterials (SFB)’s Annual Meeting is the preeminent conference for biomaterials science. Each year, the Society provides a diverse program of sessions, panels, and workshops relating to special interest groups, specific topics, and important issues. The meeting is a welcoming community of academics, industry leaders, scientists, and students, networking and discussing the latest research and innovations in the field. The Annual Meeting provides an academic and social environment for connection and knowledge to be obtained by each individual.

The theme for the SFB 2026 Annual Meeting is Biomaterials at the Crossroads: Connecting Science, Industry, and Innovation. This is where the future of biomaterials unfolds!

The following MDPI journals will be presented at the conference:

• Bioengineering;
• Journal of Functional Biomaterials;
• Biomolecules;
• Journal of Pharmaceutical and BioTech Industry;
• Prosthesis;
• Materials;
• Future Pharmacology;
• Pharmaceutics;
• Biomedicines.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to contact us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #401 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://meetings.biomaterials.org/.

We are delighted to share with you 9 reprints of Special Issues published in 2024–2025 in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X). They were selected by the Biomolecules Editorial Office, and each has ten or more articles published. You can read more reprints of the Special Issues published by Biomolecules here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/biomolecules/special_issues.

	1. “Computational Analysis and Conformational Modeling for Protein Structure and Interaction” Guest Editors: Clement Agoni and Clement Agoni ISBN 978-3-7258-5825-5 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-5826-2 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-5826-2 Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11948-computational-analysis-and-conformational-modeling-for-protein-structure-and-interaction
	2. “Bioactive Molecules Structures, Functions and Potential Uses for Cancer Prevention and Targeted Therapies (2nd Edition)” Guest Editor: Q. Ping Dou ISBN 978-3-7258-5965-8 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-5966-5 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-5966-5 Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11945-bioactive-molecules
	3. “Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPARs) A Themed Issue in Honor of Prof. Walter Wahli” Guest Editors: Hervé Guillou and Manuel Vázquez-Carrera ISBN 978-3-7258-5529-2 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-5530-8 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-5530-8 Available online:  https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11890-peroxisome-proliferator-activated-receptors-ppars
	4. “Zinc in Health and Disease Conditions” Guest Editor: Xiang-Ping Chu ISBN 978-3-7258-4143-1 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-4144-8 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-4144-8 Available online:  https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11326-zinc-in-health-and-disease-conditions
	5. “Development, Characterization, and Application of Bioactive Peptides, Diagnostic Biomarkers, and Pharmaceutical Proteins” Guest Editors: Hyung-Sik Won and Ji-Hun Kim ISBN 978-3-7258-3564-5 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-3563-8 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3563-8 Available online:  https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10685-development-characterization-and-application-of-bioactive-peptides-diagnostic-biomarkers-and
	6. “Ribosomal Proteins in Ribosome Assembly” Guest Editors: Brigitte Pertschy and Ingrid Zierler ISBN 978-3-7258-3218-7 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-3217-0 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3217-0 Available online:  https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10483-ribosomal-proteins-in-ribosome-assembly
	7. “Cell Differentiation, Oxidative Stress, and Oxygen Radicals—in Honor of Prof. Michael Breitenbach” Guest Editors: Mark Rinnerthaler and Markus Ralser ISBN 978-3-7258-2616-2 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-2615-5 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-2615-5 Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10259-cell-differentiation-oxidative-stress-and-oxygen-radicals-in-honor-of-prof-michael-breitenbach
	8. “Versatility of Glutathione Transferase Proteins” Guest Editor: Bengt Mannervik ISBN 978-3-7258-0453-5 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-0454-2 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-0454-2 Available online:  https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/8931-versatility-of-glutathione-transferase-proteins
	9. “Biomarkers of Oxidative and Radical Stress” Guest Editor: Chryssostomos Chatgilialoglu ISBN 978-3-7258-0328-6 (Hardback), ISBN 978-3-7258-0327-9 (PDF) https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-0327-9 Available online:  https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/8864-biomarkers-of-oxidative-and-radical-stress

We are pleased to announce updates to our article template, aimed at improving the readability and visual appeal of our publications. The following updates will be applied to articles published in volumes in 2026, starting from 19 December 2025.

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• Updated the logo and URL for “Check for updates”;
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• Changed the link in “Copyright” to a hyperlink format.

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• Added a DOI link at the bottom-right corner of each page.

The updated template is now available for download from the Instructions for Authors page of each journal.

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