Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Feature Papers in Technologies and Resources for Genetics”, aims to collect high-quality review articles or research articles on all aspects of novel advances in technological methods, protocols, and software for the generation and interpretation of genome-derived data. It is dedicated to recent advances in the research area of genomics and genetics and comprises a selection of exclusive papers from the Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of the Technologies and Resources for Genetics Section, as well as invited papers from relevant experts. We also welcome senior experts in the field to make contributions to this Special Issue. We aim to represent our Section as an attractive open access publishing platform for genomics and genetic research.

The topics of this issue will describe novel advances in technological methods, protocols, and software for the generation and interpretation of genome-derived data. The topics covered will include but are not limited to:

1. Genome sequencing, genomic technologies, and novel sequencing strategies;
2. Functional genomics and genome annotation;
3. Computational biology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics;
4. Bioinformatics analysis of proteomics and genomics data, including new online data resources and tools;
5. New approaches for phylogenomic analyses;
6. Genome editing;
7. Genetic reprogramming;
8. Single-molecule, real-time (SMRT) sequencing;
9. Comparative genomics;
10. Conservation genetics and genomics;
11. Metagenomics;
12. Noncoding genomics;
13. Circular RNA;
14. Machine learning applications to genetics and genomics.

Prof. Dr. Stefania Bortoluzzi
Prof. Dr. Anelia D. Horvath
Guest Editors

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