BioTech: 5th Anniversary

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to celebrate the fifth anniversary of BioTech!

Over the years, our journal has experienced steady growth in the number of scientific articles it has published. Despite being relatively young, BioTech has achieved its first Impact Factor, reflecting its increasing importance—an accomplishment that was by no means guaranteed. This success is due to the invaluable contributions of our Editorial Board Members and reviewers, who have dedicated their time and expertise selflessly. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them, as well as to the authors who have entrusted BioTech with their research.

We would also like take this opportunity to thank our Editorial Office. Their dedication and support have ensured that the journal maintains a rigorous yet efficient peer-review process, allowing for the timely publication of high-quality research.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, where life sciences and cutting-edge technologies are combined to address global challenges, our upcoming Special Issue marks a significant milestone. It offers a unique platform on which to integrate diverse aspects of biotechnology, celebrating innovation and progress in the field.

We invite contributions spanning a wide range of topics, including the following:

- Red biotechnology (medical applications);

- White biotechnology (industrial and environmental applications);

- Green biotechnology (agriculture and sustainability);

- Computational biology, which intersects with all these areas;

- The regulation of biotechnology, including policies and ethical considerations.

As a multidisciplinary platform, BioTech not only bridges the gaps between different biotechnology fields but also integrates computational biology and regulatory perspectives. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to tackling global challenges while maintaining the journal’s reputation as an authoritative and innovative voice in biotechnology.

We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews from all biotechnology disciplines to this Special Issue. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

- Advances in gene therapies and diagnostic strategies;

- Coding and noncoding RNAs as bioactive molecules in precision medicine;

- Application of artificial intelligence in biological systems;

- Optimization of bioproduction processes;

- Development of bioremediation systems ;

- Innovations in sustainable agriculture and food production;

- Research addressing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of biotechnological solutions.

We look forward to your contributions and to engaging with a dynamic scientific community in the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements. We are open to candidates interested in managing specific topics or Special Issues. With the continued support of our editorial team, we remain committed to ensuring a fair, rapid, and rigorous review process and publishing high-impact papers that drive innovation in the biotechnology field.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Massimo Negrini, Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Francesco Secundo, Section Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Gary Hardiman, Section Editor-in-Chief
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 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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. BioTech is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly 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 1600 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.