Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics in Insects
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 85
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insects; chromosomes; cytogenomics; evolution and phylogeny
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: insects; chromosome; heterochromatin; repetitive DNA; molecular cytogenetics; cytogenomics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: insects; chromosome; heterochromatin; repetitive DNA; molecular cytogenetics; cytogenomics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Insects are among the most diverse class of organisms on the planet, exhibiting an enormous variety of lifestyles and behaviors. They are present in virtually all environments, and this is reflected in the diversity of genetic systems found in this class. For example, some species alternate between parthenogenetic and sexually reproducing generations, others possess sex chromosomes, while others have only one sex locus. We also observe a great variation in chromosome number, finding species with only one chromosome, while others have more than 200. In addition, variations resulting from the presence of extra chromosomes or even chromosomes limited to the germline have been observed in several taxa. This makes insects excellent biological models, possessing a vast field for genetic studies. Currently, the study of chromosomes and their evolution has advanced greatly from the association of cytogenetic and genomic data. This has allowed for a better understanding of aspects related to genome organization, the role of repetitive elements, and the evolution of sex chromosomes, among others. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue dedicated to disseminating research on this class of organisms, the insects. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research may include all areas of chromosome studies, whether through classical cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, or cytogenomics.
Dr. Denilce Meneses Lopes
Prof. Dr. Pedro Lorite Martínez
Dr. Pablo Mora
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- insects
- chromosomes
- cytogenomics
- next generation
- cytogenetics
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