Energy Metabolism, Genetics and Development in Drosophila
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioinformatics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1065
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Interests: non-coding RNAs; R-loop; epigenetic regulation; Drosophila development
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Dear Colleagues,
Drosophila has been a key model organism in biological research for over a century, contributing to fundamental studies in genetics, developmental biology, energy metabolism, and more. Energy metabolism, a critical process related to development, is closely regulated in Drosophila and shares remarkable similarities with higher organisms, including humans. In this Special Issue, entitled “Energy Metabolism, Genetics and Development in Drosophila,” we will present innovative research that explores the fascinating relationships among energy metabolism, genetic regulation, and developmental processes in Drosophila. We welcome original research articles and reviews that address the interplay among energy metabolism, genetics, and development in Drosophila. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Molecular mechanisms of metabolic regulation in Drosophila development;
- Genetic and epigenetic control of energy metabolism;
- Signaling pathways in growth and development;
- Non-coding RNAs in metabolism and development;
- Drosophila models for studying metabolic diseases.
We look forward to your contributions to this exciting Special Issue, which aims to advance our understanding of energy metabolism, genetics, and development in Drosophila and its broader implications for biology.
Dr. Do-Hwan Lim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Drosophila
- energy metabolism
- development
- epigenetics
- non-coding RNAs
- metabolic disease
- growth
- signaling pathway
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