All Sections

The section “Animal Genetics and Genomics” aims to bring together the most recent advances in interdisciplinary fields of animal genetics and share the knowledge between scientists and professionals. Some of the topics covered in the section include, but are not limited to:

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The focus of the section “Bioinformatics” is on research advances in computational biology and genome bioinformatics with applications in molecular biology and medicine. The emphasis is on the development of novel computational/statistical/analytical methods (and databases) for t...

The section “Cytogenomics” aims to publish articles related to the chromosome structure, function and organization applied both to research and clinical cases, particularly focusing on the understanding of how genomes evolve and function. We welcome studies using any kind of cytogenet...

The section “Epigenomics” covers studies on different levels of epigenetic control—from DNA modifications to posttranslational histone modifications, 3D structure of DNA, nuclear architecture, chromatin remodeling, and transcriptional and posttranscriptional control.

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The aim of the section “Genes & Environments” is to provide highlights on research related to genes and environments in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. We welcome studies that focus on how genes and their products are regulated upon exposure to environmental cues. We also accept ...

The section “Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases” covers the basic and translational aspects of human genetic and genomic research, from fundamental molecular investigation to preclinical animal models and clinical studies. In particular, this section aims to facilitate the rapid publ...

The aim of the section “Microbial Genetics and Genomics” is to provide a platform for current research on archaea, bacteria, microbial eukaryotes, and viruses. We welcome studies that apply recent advances in genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and computatio...

The section “Molecular Genetics and Genomics” publishes papers of wide interest and broad significance in all aspects of molecular genetics and genomics immediately relevant to a broad audience of those interested in genetics. The focus of the section is on research papers addressing ...

The Neurogenomics section comprises papers exploring the interplay between genomics and neurobiology. It addresses how genome complexity, gene regulation, expression and function contribute to nervous system function, development and diseases, along with potential applications of such findings in...

The section “Pharmacogenetics” covers the basic and translational aspects of human genetic and genomic research in the field of precision medicine and the association of genetic and epigenetic variants with individual responses to treatments.

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The section “Plant Genetics and Genomics” aims to publish articles related to genes and genomes in plants as well as algae. We welcome submissions that focus on genes and genomes including their function, organization, and evolution, from molecular genetic characterization to populati...

The section “Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics” covers studies of genetic diversity and evolution in all organisms. We welcome studies using any kind of genetic marker, as long as they provide interesting novel insights into the biology of the organism or into mor...

The section “RNA” focuses on research that sheds light on the function of RNA in the cell. This comprises experimental as well as theoretical work and covers the molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology and bioinformatics of RNA. Preferably, the publications in this sect...

Since the advent of next-generation sequencing techniques, due to rapid advances in genomic technologies, the scientific community has been able to generate increasing amounts of genomic data. These data can be very challenging to interpret and it is difficult to extract meaningful conclusions ou...

The section “Transgenic Technology” publishes papers in the area of functional engineering of cellular functions with nucleic acid-based technologies. A wide array of methods and their versatile implementations are of special relevance, including but not limited to gene knock-in and k...