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The Emerging Role of Mitochondria in Neurobiology

edited by

Filipe V. Duarte

and

Claudia Deus

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3526 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondrial dynamics; neurodegenerative diseases; neuronal bioenergetics; synaptic function; neurogenesis; neuronal plasticity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Pathophysiology of Testis

edited by María Susana Theas,

Mónica Beatriz Frungieri

and María Noel Galardo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2614 | Submission Open

Keywords: testis; infertility; aging; inflammation; spermatogenesis; steroidogenesis; energy balance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology)

Gene–Environment Interactions in Evolutionary Developmental Biology

edited by Alexander Shingleton

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1906 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenotypic plasticity; gene– environment interactions; genetic architecture of plasticity; mechanisms of phenotypic variation; anthropogenic stressors; evolution of plastic responses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Biology)

Biological Control and Molecular Biology of Bacterial Plant Diseases

edited by Lei Li and Xiaofeng Zhou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1158 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial plant diseases; biological control; plant pathogens; endophytes; genomic; transcriptomic; and proteomic studies of antagonistic or pathogenic bacteria interactions; pathogenic mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Animal Models of Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by Yan Hu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases; animal models; digestive system; inflammatory bowel diseases; colorectal cancer; disease pathology; research methodologies; therapeutic interventions; clinical applications; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology)

Exploring the Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Ecology and Genomics of Fungi

edited by

Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun

Chayanard Phukhamsakda

and

Sajeewa Maharachchikumbura

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 903 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiversity; ecological roles of fungi; fungal communities; genomics; polyphasic approaches; metabolomics

Microbial Life at the Extremes: From Environmental Diversity to Functional Insights

edited by

Ramganesh Selvarajan

and

Henry Joseph Oduor Ogola

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open

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(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology)

How Epigenetics Shapes the Nervous System

edited by

Andrea Stoccoro

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: nervous system; epigenetics; DNA methylation; histone tail modifications; non-coding RNAs; neurological disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; biomarkers; environmental epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Decoding the Molecular Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis: Bridging Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutics

edited by

Ge Peng

and

Francois Niyonsaba

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: atopic dermatitis; molecular pathogenesis; immune dysregulation; epidermal barrier dysfunction; skin microbiome; cytokine signaling; JAK-STAT pathway; therapeutic biomarkers; precision dermatology; neuroimmune interactions

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

Cardiovascular Autonomic Function: From Bench to Bedside—2nd Edition

edited by

Vera Geraldes

and

Isabel Rocha

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: dysautonomia; heart rate variability; autonomic function testing; cardiovascular autonomic function; autonomic neuroscience; syncope; orthostatic hypotension; baroreflex; autonomic molecular mechanisms

Latest Biological Advances in Neuromuscular Diseases

edited by James P. Orengo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular medicine; muscle disease; neuropathy; neurogenetics; neurological disorders; neurodegeneration; neurology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Advances in the Molecular Evolution of Free-Living and Plant Parasitic Nematodes

edited by

Francesca De Luca

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiversity; biogeography; criptic species; phylogenetics; sequencing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)

Aquatic Animal Pathogens and Immunity

edited by

Myung-hwa Jung

and Junsoung Kwak

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease mechanism; diagnosis methods for emerging diseases; host– pathogen interaction; immune defense mechanism; vaccines; immunostimulants; disease control and prevention; therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

In Vitro 2.0—Improving the Cell Culture Environment for Biology

edited by

Marcus Krüger

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro technologies; microfluids; bioreactors; organoids; tissue engineering; lab-on-a-chip; life-support systems; symbioses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)

Molecular Insights into the Immune Contexture of Tumors

edited by

Leonardo Oliveira Reis

and Guilherme Zweig Rocha

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunology; immune oncology; cancer; molecular biology; biomarkers; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology)

Advances in Biological Research of Chiroptera

edited by Jiang Feng, Ying Liu and

Hui Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: individual development; ecolocation; powered flight; high-frequency hearing; pest control; bat ecosystem service; habitat suitability; evolutionary adaptations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)

Bird Biology and Conservation

edited by

Alessandro Ferrarini

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10403 | Submission Open

Keywords: avian conservation; ecological modeling; GIS; spatial ecology; telemetry

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

Mitochondria: The Signaling Organelle

edited by

Nathan Lanning

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5538 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondria; signal transduction; homeostasis; metabolism; apoptosis; redox biology; organelle communication

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

Maternal Adaptation in Physiological and Pathological Pregnancy (2nd Edition)

edited by

Qi Chen

and

Yunhui Tang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy; maternal adaptation; placenta; cardiovascular system; immune system; complications of preg-nancy; early prediction

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

Microbial Drivers of Aquatic Ecosystem Function: From Genomes to Biogeochemical Cycles

edited by

Ji Li

and Jinjun Kan

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic microbial ecology; harmful algal blooms; nutrient cycling; trophic interactions; omics technologies; ecosystem resilience; bioremediation; population dynamics in aquatic ecosystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biology)

Biology, Ecology, Management and Conservation of Canidae

edited by Alberto Meriggi and

Francesco Maria Angelici

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10853 | Submission Open

Keywords: Canidae; biology; ecology; management; conservation; ecosystem; habitats; niches; biodiversity; physiology; reproduction

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

Zoonotic Diseases

edited by

Francesca Mancianti

and

Valentina Virginia Ebani

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5319 | Submission Open

Keywords: zoonoses; zoonotic agents; bacteria; viruses; fungi; protozoa; helminths

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infection Biology)

Application of Metabolomics and Integrated Computing in Chemical Biology

edited by

Saheed Sabiu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3484 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical biology; computational biology; metabolomics; computational modeling; new chemical entities (NCE); active pharmaceutical ingredients (API); characterization; metabolite profiling

Machine Learning Applications in Biology—2nd Edition

edited by

Georgios K. Georgakilas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2062 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; genomics; epigenomics; genetic variation and the environment; gene regulatory networks; integration of multipurpose NGS data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Advances in Systems Metabolic Engineering for Biochemicals Production

edited by Huan Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1704 | Submission Open

Keywords: systems metabolic engineering; biochemicals; synthetic biology; bioprocess engineering; pathway modification; strain development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Advancing Translational Science Using Bioinformatics and Big Data-Driven Approaches

edited by

Zongliang Yue

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1228 | 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)

Recent Advances in Animal Anatomy

edited by

Korakot Nganvongpanit

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 627 | 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)

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 579 | 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)

Machine Learning in Pathogen Discovery

edited by

Hong Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

The Molecular Mechanisms of Chronic Inflammation Occurrence and Development

edited by Meixiu Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 228 | 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)

Effects of Aquatic Sediments on Marine Ecosystems

edited by Ehui Tan and Sibo Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 201 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)

Natural Compound–Drug Interactions Related to Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporters

edited by

Mei Hong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 70 | 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)

Research Progress in Microbial Genetics and Genomics

edited by

Rapee Thummeepak

and Udomluk Leungtongkam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | 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)

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

edited by

Candela Rocío González

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)

Germplasm Resources and Molecular Breeding for Sustainable Aquatic Species Improvement

edited by Falin Zhou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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)

Cutting-Edge Biomechanics: Unlocking the Future of Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Ye Zeng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 20 | 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)

Animal Models for Disease Mechanisms (2nd Edition)

edited by

Isabel R. Dias

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)

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 1030 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12367 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11880 | 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 54 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5753 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8228 | 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)

Application of Bioinformatics to Unravel the Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Biology

edited by

Yuanyan Xiong

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7430 | Submission Open

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

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

Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed

edited by

Yun Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6059 | Submission Open

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

Stem Cells in Experimental Medicine

edited by Xinhua Liao and

Xusheng Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5851 | 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)

The Biology and Behavior of Bees

edited by

Dimitrios Kanelis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1847 | 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)

Mechanisms Underlying Neuronal Network Activity

edited by Jorge Flores-Hernandez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1740 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)

Young Researchers in Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

edited by

Ettore Randi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1546 | 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)

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