About Genes
Aims
Genes (ISSN 2073-4425) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal which provides an advanced forum for studies related to genes, genetics and genomics. It publishes reviews, research articles, communications and technical notes. There is no restriction on the maximum length of the papers and we encourage scientists to publish their results in as much detail as possible.
Scope
This journal covers all topics related to genes, genetics and genomics, including, but not limited to:
- DNA and RNA;
- Genetic code, gene structure, and gene expression;
- Chromosomes, recombination and linkage, and genetic mapping;
- Transcriptional regulation, noncoding and other RNAs;
- Cloning, genetically modified organisms;
- Human genetics, medical genetics, gene therapy, and precision medicine;
- Population genetics, conservation genetics, phylogenomics, and phylogenetics;
- Functional genomics;
- Sequencing technologies and bioinformatics;
- Breeding and genetic selection;
- Genetic toxicology, pharmacogenetics, and pharmacogenomics;
- Genome editing;
- Epigenetic therapy;
- Environmental mutagenesis;
- Developmental genetics;
- Cytogenomics.
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