Medical Biology
A section of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737).
Section Information
The Medical Biology Section of Biology offers a dedicated platform for the publication of high-quality research that advances our understanding of human health and disease through fundamental biological inquiry. We particularly welcome submissions that integrate approaches from biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics, and systems biology to advance the mechanistic understanding of human diseases. Studies should be biologically driven and designed to contribute meaningfully to the field of biomedical science through the lens of biological research.
In an era of rapid biomedical advancement, the integration of biological science with medical relevance is essential. This section welcomes contributions from researchers who employ biological approaches to address questions related to disease mechanisms, susceptibility, and potential therapeutic targets. Emphasis is placed on work that reveals how discoveries in basic biology contribute to medical knowledge, rather than on the direct reporting of clinical outcomes. We encourage submissions that demonstrate conceptual innovation, methodological rigor, and a strong foundation in biology, particularly those that offer mechanistic perspectives with translational relevance. Clinical topics are welcomed when they are embedded within, or driven by, biological investigation, such as elucidation of signaling pathways, gene function, immune regulation, or other fundamental processes relevant to disease.
Our aim is to foster interdisciplinary dialog by attracting studies that reside at the interface of biology and medicine, while maintaining the core identity of Biology as a journal rooted in biological research.
Subject Areas
To reflect the diverse and integrative nature of biomedical research, we welcome submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Mechanistic Insights Relevant to Human Health;
- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease Susceptibility;
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology;
- Molecular Pathology and Biomarker Discovery;
- Systems Biology Approaches to Disease Modeling;
- Medical Genomics and Functional Genetics;
- Immunopathology and Autoimmune Mechanisms;
- Host–Pathogen Interactions and Infectious Disease Biology;
- Cancer Biology and Oncogenic Signaling;
- Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms;
- Neurobiology and Neurological Disorders;
- Endocrine and Metabolic Regulation;
- Nanobiotechnology and Targeted Drug Delivery;
- Genetic and Epigenetic Determinants of Disease;
- Cross-disciplinary Approaches Linking Biology and Medicine;
- Mechanistic Basis of Therapeutic Strategies;
- Gene Therapy and Genome Editing;
- Computational Biology and Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Animal Models of Arthritis (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Research Progress on Melanocytes and Melanin (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Research Advancements in Oral Biology (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- The Role of Innate Immunity in Organ Transplantation (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Cancer Cells (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Pathogen-Host Interaction and Vaccine/Drug Design (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Aging (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Recent Advances in Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pathogenesis (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Biology of Liver Diseases (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Carcinogenesis: Recent Advances (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Large Animal Experimental and Epidemiological Models for Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Radiation and Biology: Investigating Cellular, Organismal, and Environmental Responses (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Sickle Cell Disease: Molecular Mechanisms, Pathogenesis and Therapies (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Uncovering the Intricate Relationship Between the Human Microbiome and Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases in the New Era (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Proteomics and Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Breaking Barriers in Metabolic Health: Novel Insights into Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- More than a Shield: The Secret Functions of Epithelial Cells in Homeostasis and Infections (Deadline: 30 September 2026)