Biology

Advancing Translational Science Using Bioinformatics and Big Data-Driven Approaches

edited by

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2727 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; big data analytics; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; deep learning; translational science; computational biology; drug repositioning; biomarker discovery; genomics; medical imaging; digital pathology; integrative analysis; disease mechanisms; functional genomics analysis; computational tool application; ethical and safety considerations; data-driven approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Molecular Basis of Seed Germination and Dormancy

edited by

Yifeng Wang

,

Jiezheng Ying

,

Xiaohong Tong

and Yu Cheng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2455 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanism; genetic basis; seed germination; dormancy; genetic improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Recent Advances in Animal Anatomy

edited by

Korakot Nganvongpanit

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2238 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal anatomy; comparative morphology; imaging anatomy; molecular anatomy; veterinary anatomy; functional morphology; evolutionary biology; wildlife conservation; developmental anatomy; anatomical adaptations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)

Epigenetic and Genetic Control of Sperm Development and Function: From Fertility to Inheritance

edited by

Candela Rocío González

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1815 | Submission Open

Keywords: spermatogenesis; epigenetics; sperm; male fertility; DNA methylation; histone modifications; small RNAs; epigenetic inheritance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)

Natural Compounds Targeting 12 Hallmarks of Aging: A Path to Longevity Intervention

edited by

Tawin Iempridee

and

Wannita Klinngam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; antiaging interventions; hallmarks of aging; telomere; epigenetics; autophagy; cellular senescence; pharmaceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Advances in Cell and Experimental Biology: Cellular Organelle Stress and Homeostasis in Physiology and Diseases

edited by

Wen-Xing Ding

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: autophagy; integrated stress response; proteotoxic stress response; organelle homeostasis; ubiquitination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)

Machine Learning in Pathogen Discovery

edited by

Hong Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogen; machine learning; disease; antibiotic; virulence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Effects of Aquatic Sediments on Marine Ecosystems

edited by Ehui Tan and Sibo Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: biogeochemical cycling processes; microbial activity; sediment– water interface; benthic organisms; pollutants; global change; nutrients; environmental issues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology)

The Molecular Mechanisms of Chronic Inflammation Occurrence and Development

edited by Meixiu Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: atherosclerosis; vascular calcification; neointima; macrophage; inflammation; phenotypic transformation of smooth muscle cell; endothelial dysfunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Germplasm Resources and Molecular Breeding for Sustainable Aquatic Species Improvement

edited by Falin Zhou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: germplasm resource evaluation; molecular marker; genomics; gene editing; selective breeding; environment adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Animal Models for Disease Mechanisms (2nd Edition)

edited by

Isabel R. Dias

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal models; spontaneous models; induced models; disease mechanisms; pathogenesis research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)

Research Progress in Microbial Genetics and Genomics

edited by

Rapee Thummeepak

and Udomluk Leungtongkam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); microbial genetics and genomics; high-throughput DNA sequencing; comparative genomics and pan-genome; metagenomics and microbiome; mobilome; resistome and virulome; medical microbiology; environmental and food microbiology; probiotic genomics; bacteriology; mycology and virology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Natural Compound–Drug Interactions Related to Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporters

edited by

Mei Hong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug transporters; drug-metabolizing enzymes; natural products; herb– drug interactions; food– drug interactions; nuclear receptors; kinases; expression regulation; protein targeting; functional regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Cutting-Edge Biomechanics: Unlocking the Future of Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Ye Zeng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational biomechanics; experimental biomechanics; cellular and molecular biomechanics; tissue biomechanics and regenerative engineering; cardiovascular biomechanics; musculoskeletal biomechanics; sports and injury biomechanics; biomaterials and medical device innovation; medical robotics and haptics; AI and machine learning in biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biophysics)

Advances in Cell Division and Chromosome Segregation Mechanisms

edited by

Zhixin (Jason) Lyu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell division; chromosome segregation; bacterial cell biology; mammalian cell cycle; genome stability; cytoskeletal dynamics; structural biology; advanced imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)

Population Genomics in Biodiversity Conservation in the Neotropics

edited by Rubens Pasa, Caroline Garcia and Karine Frehner Kavalco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiversity; genomics; conservation; bioinformatics; population genomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Conservation Biology and Biodiversity)

The Impact of Climate Change on Quality, Yield, and Nutritional Properties of Cereals, Legumes, and Oilseeds

edited by

Vito Butardo

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2154 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; cereals; legumes; oilseeds; grain quality; seed nutrition; yield; elevated temperatures; drought; salinity; atmospheric CO2; multi-omics; field trials; crop modelling; data integration; climate resilience; breed-ing strategies; agronomic practices; beneficial microorganisms; underutilised crops; orphan crops

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Microbial Contamination and Food Safety (Volume II)

edited by

Joana Barbosa

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16597 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contamination; food safety practices; microbial inactivation; microbial safety; microbiological hazards

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Internal Defense System and Evolution of Aquatic Animals

edited by

Alessio Alesci

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14540 | Submission Open

Keywords: internal defense system; evolution; aquatic animals; immunology; aquatic environment; biodiversity; pollution; ecosystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Biology)

Genetic and Genomic Insights into Cardiovascular Disease

edited by Silvio Zaina and

Carol C. Shoulders

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary and carotid atheroma; lipids; thrombosis; inflammation; vascular calcification; vascular smooth muscle cells; foam cells; endothelium; immune cells; epigenetics; genetic variation; gene expression and proteomics; cell and disease models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)

The Biology of Animal Reproduction

edited by

Jingli Tao

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13223 | Submission Open

Keywords: the regulation of animal reproduction; follicular development and atresia; gamete and embryo development; hormonal control of reproductive processes; epigenetic regulation in reproductive biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental and Reproductive Biology)

Genetic Variability within and between Populations

edited by

Sankar Subramanian

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 18 articles | Viewed by 15383 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic structure; population differentiation; FST or fixation index; migration; gene flow; admixture; heterozygosity; inbreeding; coalescence time; allele frequency; random mating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Biology)

Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed

edited by

Yun Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10670 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; aquatic animals; nutrition; aquatic feed; immunity; metabolism

Application of Bioinformatics to Unravel the Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Biology

edited by

Yuanyan Xiong

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10280 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer biology; bioinformatics; genetics; epigenetics; transcriptomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Artificial Intelligence Research for Complex Biological Systems

edited by

Yong Chen

and

Milana Frenkel-Morgenstern

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9114 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; generative artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; complex biological systems; cancer; neuroscience; next-generation sequencing; single-cell and bulk omics; genomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Stem Cells in Experimental Medicine

edited by Xinhua Liao and

Xusheng Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8830 | Submission Open

Keywords: adult stem cells; induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSs); embryonic stem cells; progenitor cells; stem-cell-derived organoids; stem-cell-derived exosomes; stem-cell-based therapy; stem-cell-based disease modeling; stem-cell-based tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)

Young Researchers in Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

edited by

Ettore Randi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5188 | Submission Open

Keywords: population genomics and diversity; heterozygosity; inbreeding; hybridization; adaptive introgression; natural selection; speciation; bottleneck and population fragmentation; genetic drift; gene flow; extinction risk; evolvability; paleogenomics; phylogeography; conservation units; ecotypes; phylogenetics and systematics; eDNA; non-invasive genetic sampling; environmental monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Conservation Biology and Biodiversity)

Mechanisms Underlying Neuronal Network Activity

edited by Jorge Flores-Hernandez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4621 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurons; brain circuits; NMDA receptors; acetylcholine; excitability; Parkinson’ s; schizophrenia; learning; attention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Research Progress on Salt Stress in Plants

edited by

Yan Cheng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2666 | Submission Open

Keywords: salt stress; plants; crops; soil salinization; salt tolerance; abiotic stress; plant protection; plant breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

New Insights in Cancer Genetics—2nd Edition

edited by

Ilda Patrícia Ribeiro

, Isabel Marques Carreira and

Alberto Orfao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2593 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomic and epigenetic characterization; diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers; omics profiles; genetic and genomic signature; molecular heterogeneity; molecular targeted therapy; oncogenic signaling pathways; copy number alterations and mutational landscape; chromosome abnormalities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology)

The Biology and Behavior of Bees

edited by

Dimitrios Kanelis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2259 | Submission Open

Keywords: pollinators; bee anatomy; bee foraging behavior; bee communication; bee social structure; environmental stressors of bees; effect of pesticide on bees’ behavior; bees’ habitat loss; natural enemies of bees; bees’ disease management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)

Impact of Climate Change on Structural and Functional Characteristics of Freshwater Ecosystems and Its Implications for Their Resources’ Management

edited by

Franca Sangiorgio

and

Maurizio Pinna

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2258 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI applications; biodiversity; biological assemblages; climate change; ecological resilience; ecosystem ser-vices; freshwater ecosystems; nutrient cycling; temperature

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology)

Recent Advances in Metabolic Disorders

edited by

Vinood B. Patel

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1762 | Submission Open

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(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology)

The Role of Lipids in Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Yuanyuan Ji

,

Ronghui Gu

and Yaxin Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1572 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid biology; lipid peroxidation; lipidomics; lipid foods or nutrients; cardiovascular disease; neurodegenerative diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Recent Advances in Biological Research on Prostate Cancer

edited by Samson Mashele and Pakiso Makhoahle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1428 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; biological research; molecular mechanisms; biomarkers; precision medicine; therapeutic targets; tumor microenvironment; therapeutic resistance; genomics; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology)

Head and Neck Cancer: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Ana Jotic

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck cancer; tumor microenvironment; genetic and epigenetic alterations; oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes; signal transduction pathways; immune evasion; metastasis; drug resistance mechanisms; molecular etiology; cancer biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology)

Coping with Temperature Increase Induced by Climate Warming: Trends in Ectothermic Species—2nd Edition

edited by

Andreas Walzer

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 802 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiversity; climate warming; ectothermic species; geographic ranges; heat waves; evolutionary adaptations; phenotypic plasticity; species interactions; thermal acclimation

Understanding and Targeting Biological Mechanisms of Heart Failure (2nd Edition)

edited by

Lei Ye

and

Wuqiang Zhu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental biology; genetics; stem cells; heart failure; cell therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Molecular and Neurological Aspects of Sensory Processing Disorders

edited by

Laura Clara Grandi

,

Daniele Corbo

and

Stefania Bruni

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory processing; sensory processing disorders; SPDs; sensory stimuli; brain activity; genetic; functional neuroimaging studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Studies on Antioxidant Activity of Natural Products from Plants

edited by

Pornsiri Pitchakarn

and

Piya Temviriyanukul

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant natural products; phytochemicals; antioxidant activity; free radical scavenging; functional foods; oxidative stress-accelerated diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Understanding Syncope: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Management

edited by

Isabel Rocha

and Sérgio Laranjo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: syncope; diagnostic strategies; prognostication; treatment options; quality of life; wearable devices; artificial intelligence; autonomic dysfunction; orthostatic hypotension; POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Machine Learning Advanced Research on Ecosystem Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles

edited by Fenghui Yuan and

Tao Liu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; biogeochemical cycles; ecosystem modeling; carbon cycling; nitrogen cycling; greenhouse gas; climate change; land-use change; data assimilation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology)

Pluripotent Stem Cells in Development and Disease

edited by

Qiang Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: pluripotent stem cells (PSCs); early development; regenerative medicine; genetic/epigenetic factors; differentiation; cell fate determination; disease modelling; organoids; genomic editing; single-cell omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental and Reproductive Biology)

Animal Models for Immune and Infectious Diseases

edited by Shijun Zheng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal models; immune responses; autoimmunity; infectious diseases; host– pathogen interaction; immunotherapies

Studies on Insect Genetics and Genomics

edited by Ying Lin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel sequencing technologies; genome-editing methods; sex chromosome origins; horizontal gene transfer; resource insects; eco-friendly insect control technologies; genomics; ecology; molecular biology; insect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)

Wetland Ecosystems (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jian Li

, Chenglang Pan and Qiang Wang

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 37600 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological invasion; pollution; carbon sink function; the biogeochemical cycle of biogenic elements; population and community ecology; global climate change; coastal zone management; the structure and function of the microbiome; environmental adaptation mechanisms of wetland organisms; wetland landscape; wetland degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology)

Animal Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by Xiangyu Guo

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17544 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer's disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Parkinson's disease; Huntington's disease; neuroscience; animal models; pathogenesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Biomarkers in Stress Biology and Ecology

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submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9781 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; ecotoxicology; environmental contamination; stress ecology; neurotoxicity; oxidative stress; pollution

Interactions and Cross-Kingdom Regulation of Hosts and Pathogens/Parasites

edited by

Rui Guo

and Jianfeng Qiu

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: host; pathogen; parasite; interaction; cross-kingdom regulation; immune response; infection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Sustainable Waste Management: Application of Biotechnology to Reduce Waste

edited by

Sushanta Kumar Saha

and Hande Ermis

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable waste management; environmental biotechnology; microbial waste treatment; bioresource valorization; circular economy; waste-to-energy; bioreactors and bioprocesses; enzymatic degradation; industrial and municipal waste treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotechnology)

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