Animal Genetics and Genomics
A section of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425).
Section Information
The section “Animal Genetics and Genomics” aims to bring together the most recent advances in interdisciplinary fields of animal genetics and share the knowledge between scientists and professionals. Some of the topics covered in the section include, but are not limited to:
- Applied genetics and genomics in species of economic importance;
- Companion animal genetics and genomics;
- Animal breeding, genome-edited animals and genetic selection;
- Genetics and genomics of aquaculture species;
- Genetics of immune response and disease resistance;
- Animal population genetics, polymorphisms and genome annotation.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Genomic Insights into Animal Evolution: From Phylogeny to Adaptation (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- New Updates in the Area of Pig Genomics and Genetics (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Canine Genomics and Disease Research (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Livestock Germplasm Resources, Genetics, and Breeding (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Genetics, Breeding and Genomic Improvement of Aquaculture Fish (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Epigenetic Control of Animal Reproduction and Key Traits (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Aquatic Germplasm Resources and Genetic Breeding (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Molecular Genetics and Breeding in Pigs (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Genetic Analysis of the Microbiome and Its Role in Animal Health (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Functional Genomics and Genetics in Insects (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Resistance (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Genetics and Genomics in Aquaculture and Fisheries (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Feature Papers in the ‘Animal Genetics and Genomics’ Section—2026 (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Insect Mitochondrial Genomics and Molecular Phylogenetics (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Evolutionary Cytogenetics and Phylogenetics of Insects (Deadline: 15 February 2027)
- Advances in Animal Genomics and Transcriptome Analysis (Deadline: 25 February 2027)
- Sheep Genomics: Present and Future (Deadline: 10 March 2027)
- Genomics and Functional Genetics of Marine Shrimp Adaptation and Breeding (Deadline: 15 March 2027)
- Innovations in Aquaculture Breeding via Genetic Technologies (Deadline: 5 April 2027)
- Molecular Evolution and Mitochondrial Genomics in Animals (Deadline: 10 April 2027)
- Genomics, Climate Adaptation and Precision Breeding in Animals (Deadline: 20 April 2027)
- Genetic Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation in Insect Development and Metamorphosis (Deadline: 25 April 2027)
- Animal Mating Strategies: Insight from Molecular Genetics (Deadline: 15 May 2027)
- Hereditary Traits and Diseases in Companion Animals (Deadline: 15 May 2027)
- Genetics, Diversity and Evolution of Molluscs (Deadline: 25 May 2027)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Genetics of Sex Determination in Insects (Deadline: 25 May 2027)
- Genetics and Genomics of Climate Resilience in Livestock (Deadline: 10 June 2027)
- Advances in Omics of Arthropod Vectors (Deadline: 15 June 2027)
- Genetics and Breeding of Aquaculture (Deadline: 25 June 2027)
