Emerging Trends and Innovations in Animal Reproduction Biotechnology
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D in vitro maturation; millifluidic culture; oocytes and embryo bioenergetics; in vitro reproductive toxicology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: reproductive biology; transcriptomics; reproductive toxicity induced by heavy metals
Interests: gamete physiology; innovative assisted reproductive technologies; folliculogenesis; molecular mechanisms regulating oocyte quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biotechnologies applied to animal reproduction are rapidly evolving, offering new opportunities to improve fertility management, genetic selection, and livestock sustainability, as well as to support biodiversity preservation. However, many challenges remain, from optimizing in vitro environments to integrating molecular and omics-based approaches for a better understanding of gamete and embryo development.
This Special Issue, “Emerging Trends and Innovations in Animal Reproduction Biotechnology”, aims to provide an international platform for publishing high-quality research articles and reviews that address recent progress and future directions in this field. We welcome contributions exploring innovative tools for gamete and embryo manipulation, cryopreservation, and stem-cell and genome-editing technologies, alongside studies on the impact of epigenetics, extracellular vesicles, and microbiomes on reproductive outcomes. Particular attention will be given to research focused on improving in vitro culture systems through novel biomaterials, 3D environments, and advanced biotechnological strategies, as well as studies highlighting translational applications bridging laboratory research and clinical or field practices.
This Special Issue invites authors to share their latest findings and perspectives, with the goal of fostering collaboration and advancing both fundamental knowledge and applied solutions in animal reproduction biotechnology.
Dr. Antonella Mastrorocco
Prof. Dr. Nicola Martino
Prof. Dr. Maria E. Dell'Aquila
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal reproduction biotechnology
- gametes and embryos
- in vitro and 3D culture systems
- genome editing
- epigenetics
- microbiome
- extracellular vesicles
- stem cells
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