Journal of Developmental Biology

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Non-coding RNAs in Development

edited by

Junichi Iwata

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-coding RNAs; ncRNAs; microRNAs; long non-coding RNAs; developmental biology; gene regulation; embryonic development; stem cell differentiation; molecular pathways; developmental mechanisms; regulatory networks; epigenetic regulation; developmental disorders; comparative genomics; RNA interactions

Feature Papers in Journal of Developmental Biology 2025

edited by

Simon J. Conway

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2784 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental biology; cellular organization; molecular mechanisms; cell differentiation; embryonic development; tissue development; organ development; regenerative processes; metamorphosis; developmental genetics; rare developmental disorders; RNA biology; transcriptomics; evolution of development; nervous system development; developmental pathways; molecular biology; neurobiology; genetic regulation; disease models in development

Zebrafish—a Model System for Developmental Biology Study III

edited by

Lisa Maves

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: zebrafish; gastrulation; neurogenesis; ciliogenesis; skeletal development; chondrogenesis; heart development; angiogenesis; myogenesis

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Mojgan Rastegar

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain development; neural stem cells; neurodevelopmental disorders; brain diseases; cellular and molecular mechanisms; embryonic and adult brain

Skin Wound Healing and Regeneration in Vertebrates

edited by

Lorenzo Alibardi

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3505 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertebrates; skin and wound; scarring and healing; skin repair; regeneration

Embryonic Development and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Lon J. van Winkle

, Philip M. Iannaccone and

Rebecca Jean Ryznar

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: embryogenesis; stem cell biology; tissue regeneration; regenerative medicine; stem cell differentiation; lineage commitment; organoids; in vitro models; epigenetics; developmental biology; congenital diseases; developmental genetics; regenerative potential; gene regulation in development; organogenesis

Cilia in Development: Second Edition

edited by

Aimin Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: cilia; ciliopathy; motile cilia; nodal cilia; primary cilia; flagella; basal body; rootlet; centrosome; centriole; centriolar satellite; axoneme; transition zone; development

Developmental Biology of the Kidney: From Molecular Mechanisms to Congenital Disorders

edited by

Katarina Vukojević

and Anita Racetin

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney development; renal physiology; kidney disease; molecular mechanisms; cellular signaling; gene expression; biomarkers; renal pathophysiology; therapeutic targets

Feature Papers from Journal of Developmental Biology Reviewers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Christopher A. Johnston

and

Junichi Iwata

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: development; patterning; signal transduction; model organism; stem cells; gene expression; transcription factor; cell division

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