Non-Coding RNA Research and Functional Insights

Dear Colleagues,

Non-coding RNAs are a class of functional RNA molecules that regulate gene expression through diverse molecular mechanisms. They have been implicated in key physiological and pathological processes, and are therefore closely linked to aging, development, reproduction, metabolism, and the pathophysiology of numerous diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs) have tissue- and disease-specific expression patterns and act through direct involvement in regulatory pathways. Besides their functional significance and associated mechanisms, the potential of these molecules as biomarkers has become a major research focus, as many ncRNAs exhibit high stability in circulation and can reflect underlying molecular alterations. This Special Issue will showcase original research articles and reviews on miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, highlighting their functional properties, regulatory roles, and biomarker potential. Therefore, we invite submissions of high-quality manuscripts that address all aspects related to the cell biology, genetics, physiology, and biochemistry of ncRNAs, including their mechanistic roles in normal cellular processes, intercellular communication, disease pathogenesis, and potential biomarker applications.

Dr. Zorana Dobrijević
Dr. Milos Brkusanin
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biology is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.