Molecular Genetics Reviews: Current Understanding and Future Directions

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue aims to publish high-quality review papers providing a comprehensive overview of key concepts, emerging discoveries, and future perspectives in the field of molecular genetics. As our understanding of genetic and genomic mechanisms continues to evolve, review articles play a critical role in synthesizing knowledge, identifying knowledge gaps, and guiding future research. This Special Issue welcomes authoritative reviews covering a wide range of topics, including gene structure and function, regulation of gene expression, genome organization, mutation mechanisms, epigenetic modifications, and chromosomal dynamics. We are particularly interested in contributions that explore how molecular genetic principles are applied to understand human diseases, evolutionary biology, developmental processes, and complex traits. Reviews that integrate multi-omics data, highlight innovative technologies such as CRISPR-based editing, single-cell genomics, or long-read sequencing, and discuss computational approaches in genetic analysis are highly encouraged. Particular attention is given to the translational impact of these discoveries, with contributions highlighting how molecular genetics is driving the development of innovative therapies, from personalized medicine to genetic engineering for biotechnological purposes. By bringing together expert perspectives across diverse subfields, this Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for both established researchers and newcomers in molecular genetics and genomics.

Prof. Dr. Valeria D’Argenio
Dr. Orazio Palumbo
Guest Editors

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