Reproductive Cells and Development
A section of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Section Information
The “Reproductive Cells and Development” section of Cells aims to stimulate research that focuses on the understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive reproductive cell differentiation and gamete quality and development in humans and animals. We welcome manuscripts, including original research, review articles, communications, and technical notes, which are of significant interest to the broad field of reproductive and developmental biology.
Examples of topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fertility preservation
- Sperm physiology
- Oocyte and ovary biology
- Germ cell development
- Genetics and epigenetics of reproductive aging
- Single-cell genomics of reproduction and development
- Fetal origin of aging and diseases
- Pluripotent stem cells
- Placenta development and feto-placental communication
- Regultion of fertility
- Pregnancy disorders and fetal programming
- Sexual reproduction
- Sex hormones
- Trophoblast biology
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Implantation biology
- Endometrial and myometrial biology
- Endometriosis
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Reproductive Biology and Fertility (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Select Topics in Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Mammalian Reproduction (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Molecular Regulation of Trophoblast Invasion in Placental Function and Pregnancy Disorders (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- From Molecular Mechanisms to Treatment Progress of Ovarian Cancer (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Uncovering Placental Inflammatory Pathways Affecting the Developing Brain (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Maternal–Fetal Immunity (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Cellular Immunology at the Maternal–Fetal Interface (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Placental Development and Function (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- The Blueprint of Female Reproductive Longevity: From Ovarian Biology to Modifiable Risks and Protective Strategies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Molecular and Cellular Advances in Understanding Early Embryo Development—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Heart Development: Mechanisms, Disorders, and Translational Perspectives (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Reproductive Biology: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Oocyte Maturation and the Fertilization Process (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Sperm Capacitation (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Mammalian Reproduction (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Molecular Bases Underlying Early Embryonic Development in Mammals (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Male Fertility (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Special Issue in Honor of Academician Yi-Xun Liu on the Occasion of His 90th Birthday (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
