Genetics and Genomics of Reproductive Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Numerous research advances in the field of genetics have increased the success of reproductive medicine. Genetics now play an essential role in all stages of the reproductive path, from the diagnostic approach to the choice of more complex therapies. For example, the rapid progress of the technologies applied to laboratory diagnostics provides several diagnostic and screening options for the identification of genetic diseases and chromosomal alterations during the antenatal stage; the options now available range from non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPT) to targeted assessment of at-risk couples.

In this scenario, Genes has decided to dedicate a Special Issue in 2021 to the role of genetics and genomics in reproductive medicine to help with the creation of experimental and methodological efforts to support harmonization and improvement of the outcomes in this important field.

The intent of the Special Issue is to encourage the standardization of the diagnostic and operational processes of genetic laboratories and to characterize and discuss the use and impact of new discoveries in the field of reproductive medicine. We invite you to take part in this Special Issue with a scientific contribution. The manuscripts will, as always, be subjected to examination by specialized reviewers to guarantee their scientific acceptability.

Prof. Rossella Tomaiuolo
Guest Editor

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