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Genomics and Genetics of Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by Joseph Park
submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4812
Keywords: cardiovascular genetics/genomics; large-scale biobank and cohort studies; cardiomyopathies; channelopathies/arrhythmias; heart failure; lipid disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance in Plants and Animals
edited by Hila Gingold and Chee Kiang Ewe
submission deadline 8 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: transgenerational epigenetic inheritance; epigenetics; small RNA; adaptive evolution; histone modification; DNA methylation; transgenerational epigenetic inheritance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epigenomics)
Biotechnology and Genetics in Fruits submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14735 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit ripening; water stress; abiotic stresses; transcription factors; noncoding RNAs; microRNAs; multiomics; functional genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Advances in Bioinformatics and Environmental Health
edited by Huang Lin, Zhen Chen and Ruijin Lu
submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5335 | Submission Open
Keywords: biostatistics; bioinformatics; biomarkers; environmental health; environmental exposure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)
Decoding Neuromuscular Disorders: Insights from Genetics and Epigenetics
edited by and Bladimir Roque-Ramírez
submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: methylation; microRNAs  ; histone modifications  ; epigenetics vector development; genotype/phenotype; gene expression; genetic modifiers; neuromuscular disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Advances in Genes and Genomics of Aquatic Animals and Pathogens submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13251 | Submission Open
Keywords: disease resistance genes; aquatic animal genomics; evolutions in aquatic pathogens; aquatic animal viruses; aquatic animal bacteria; host– pathogen interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Tools and Techniques in Forensic Science—an In-Depth Look at the Process of Quantification of Forensic Samples
edited by Ugo Ricci
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10261 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic genetics; ISO/IEC 17025:2015; accreditation; internal validation; contamination prevention; risk management; quality control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technologies and Resources for Genetics)
Molecular and Genetic Control of the Cardiovascular System submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular system; cardiac pathology; cardiac therapy; molecular mechanism; genetic and genomic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Vegetable Genetic Breeding
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10039 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetable; molecular breeding; plant genetic resources; marker-assisted selection; plant genetic resources; agronomic trait
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
5Gs in Crop Genetic and Genomic Improvement: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7805 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop gene functional analysis; crop protemics; crop metabonomics; new crop breeding methods; crop GWAS analysis; crop gene edit technology; crop gene epigenetic modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Gene Regulation of Ripening, Senescence and Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops
edited by Shaolan Yang
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6859 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural crops; fruits; flowers; tea; nuts; ripening; senescence; stress resistance gene regulation; genetics; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic and Genomic Studies of Marine Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6246 | Submission Open
Keywords: population genetics; genomes; transcriptome; genes; reproduction; development; adaptation evolution; marine animals; biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Evolution of Non-coding Elements in Genome Biology
edited by David Lando
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5872 | Submission Open
Keywords: genome organisation; evolution; non-coding; transposable element; chromatin; cis-regulatory element; enhancer; transcription factor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics)
Quality Gene Mining and Breeding of Wheat
edited by Hongxing Xu, and Yunfeng Xu
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4380 | Submission Open
Keywords: wheat; wild relatives; quality gene; gene mining; gene cloning; molecular breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics Studies on Crop Agronomy Traits Improvement
edited by Weicong Qi and Sheng Xu
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2499 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop; gene resource; genetics; quality; agronomy trait improvement; risk control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease Around the World
edited by Miguel E Rentería, Katarzyna Smilowska, Rauan Kaiyrzhanov and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1536 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; human genetics; movement disorders; neurology; under-represented populations; genetic variants; healthcare disparities; molecular pathways; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Breeding of Aquaculture 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic breeding; gene function; genomics; gene editing; genetic mechanism; population genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
The Epigenetic Roles of lncRNAs submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1081 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetic regulation; long non-coding RNAs; chromatin organization; histone modification; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epigenomics)
Genetics and Genomics of Microbiome
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; genome editing; bioinformatics; genome-wide library; synthetic biology; functional genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Genetics and Genomics)
Edge in Plant Genomics and Genetics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene identification; plant breeding; salinity; drought; genome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Antisense Therapy of Cancer
edited by Jaime E. Villegas
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: antisense and cell proliferation; apoptosis; solid tumors; delivery and stability; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Molecular Mechanism of Endocrine Disorders
edited by Rafael Loch Batista
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: endocrine disorders; molecular mechanisms; hormone regulation; monogenic disorders; epigenetics; endocrine disruptors; biomarkers; therapeutic targets; genomic analysis; proteomic analysis; metabolomics; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Beyond the Basics: Genetic Insights into Male Infertility
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4531 | Submission Open
Keywords: male infertility; semen; sperm; biomarkers; genetic variants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Advances in Genetics and Genomics of Plants: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1723 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant genomics; plant genetics; high-throughput sequencing; genome dynamics; organelle genome; experimental validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Identification of Human Remains for Forensic and Humanitarian Purposes: From Molecular to Physical Methods, 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal remains; missing persons; identification process; DNA analysis; forensic anthropology; forensic odontology; human rights
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Genetics Applied to Aquaculture: From Breeding Stock Selection to Biotechnological Innovations
edited by Cristiana Ramalho Maciel, Fernando Araújo Abrunhosa, and Ítalo Antônio de Freitas Lutz
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomic information; nutrigenomic; breeding programs; genetic structure; population structure; technological innovations in aquaculture; genetic improvement; marker-assisted selection (mas); genetic diversity; application of omics in aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics and Breeding of Horticulture Crops—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1051 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural crop; biotechnology; gene function; genetics; genomics; genotype; phenotype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Genetics and Targeted Therapy
edited by Lace Riggs and Xin Fu
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropsychiatric disorders; polygenetic interactions; genotype– phenotype correlations; neural circuits; synaptic transmission; synaptic plasticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Exploring the Genetic and Genomic Landscapes of Marine Microorganisms
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene; genetics; genomics; molecular biology; microbial diversity; adaptation; evolution; metagenomic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Genetics and Genomics)
Functional Genomics of Peanut
edited by Dongmei Yin, and Qiu Ding
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: peanut genomics; gene discovery; omics-based gene mining; gene function; genomic technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Discoveries, Clinical Diagnostics, and Personalized Treatments for Human Genetic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymorphisms; molecular diagnostic tools; biomarkers; whole genome sequencing; de novo mutations; inherited conditions; pharmacogenetics; rare disease markers; precision medicine; genetic testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Advances in Genetic Research on Neuromuscular and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromuscular genetics; neurodevelopmental disorders; molecular genetics; GWAS; bioinformatics; genetic editing; animal models; gene– environment interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetic Diversity and Functional Genomics in Economic Crops
edited by and Francisco José Canales Castilla
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; functional genomics; agronomic traits; genome-wide association studies (GWASs); regulatory networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
The Role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factors in Cancer Biology
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypoxia; hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs); tumor microenvironment (TME); cancer stem cell (CSC); cancer metastasis; immune evasion; histone modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetic Modification of Plant Cell Wall and Bioenergy Crop Breeding
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant cell wall genes; genetic modification; cell wall synthesis; cell wall regulation network; cell wall structure; cell wall function; stress resistance; lodging resistance; disease resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Inherited Blood Disorders: From Molecular Mechanisms to Diagnostic Tools
edited by Behnaz Pezeshkpoor and
submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics; inherited platelet disorders; coagulation factor deficiencies; genetics; diagnostic tests for congenital bleeding disorders; management of congenital bleeding disorders; pathogenic mechanisms; thrombosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genomics and Genetics of Medicinal Plants
edited by and Rufeng Wang
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13226 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; biosynthetic pathway; molecular regulatory mechanisms; gene annotation; transcription factor; high-throughput sequencing; metabolic engineering; secondary metabolites; gene editing; multi-omics; genome; transcriptome; and proteome; metabolomics; synthetic biology; metabolic analysis; metabolic outline
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Basis of Rare Genetic Diseases
edited by and Rafaella Mergener
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8772 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare diseases; genetic disorders; whole-exome sequencing; genome analysis; genes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Rare Disease Genomics
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare disease; genomics; deep phenotyping; variant interpretation; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technologies and Resources for Genetics)
Population Genetics and Genomics of Wildlife Animals
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity or genetic variation; genetic structure; population differentiation; population demography; selection; evolution; conservation; subpopulations or matapopulation; gene flow and genetic drift; balancing selection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics and Genomics of Human Population History
edited by Hie Lim Kim
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4892 | Submission Open
Keywords: humans population history; genetic diversity; genetic adaptation; diverse populations; demography inference
(This special issue belongs to the Section Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics in Retinal Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1705 | Submission Open
Keywords: retina; genetics; inherited retinal disease; genomics; genetic therapies; disease models; disease mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Clinical Molecular Genetics in Hematologic Diseases
edited by and Lei Zhang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1280 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematologic diseases; genetic aberration; hematologic malignancies; next generation sequencing (NGS); precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Feature Papers: RNA submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1168 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-coding RNA; miRNAs; RNAs and chromatin structure; viral RNAs; synthetic RNAs
(This special issue belongs to the Section RNA)
Insights from Canine Genome Sequencing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine genetics; genome variation; canine disease; comparative genomics; genome sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics and Genomics of Human Breast Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 873 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer genetic predisposition; breast cancer genome analyses; genetics-driven personalised breast cancer prevention; genomics-driven personalised breast cancer treatment; breast cancer somatic genetic changes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Multi-Omics of Lung Diseases
edited by Dapeng Wang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-omics; lung diseases; biomarkers; personalized medicine; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genes and Gene Therapies in Chronic Renal Disease
edited by Thomas Kitzler
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic renal disease; personalized medicine; exome and genome sequencing; nephrogenetics; genetic kidney disease; small molecules; mRNA therapies; gene editing; gene delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Investigation of Fibrotic Diseases submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular pathways; disease mechanisms; precision medicine; inflammation; bioinformatics; fibrosis; pulmonary fibrosis; gene therapies; repurposed drugs; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Ancient DNA and Molecular Archaeology
edited by , and Xiayire Xiaokaiti
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: ancient DNA; molecular archaeology; animal remains; human remains; plant remains; sediment remains; isotope analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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