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Special Issues
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Genetic Rare Diseases in Children
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Genomic Medicine and Rare Undiagnosed Diseases in Children: New Developments in Precision Healthcare
Deadline: 30 December 2025
Pediatric Inherited Metabolic Diseases: The Challenge Continues
Deadline: 20 November 2025
Human Genetics and Bioinformatics in Pediatric Diseases
Deadline: 1 February 2025

