Genetic Insights into Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurogenomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 890
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encompass a diverse group of conditions affecting cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions, often with early childhood onset. Recent advances in genetics, particularly through next-generation sequencing (NGS), have revealed that many NDDs are linked to mutations in both coding and non-coding regions of the genome. Variants in genes involved in synaptic signaling, neuronal migration, chromatin remodeling, and brain development pathways have been identified as key contributors. Additionally, non-coding elements like enhancers and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are being increasingly investigated for their roles in gene regulation during neurodevelopment. These insights not only deepen the understanding of the genetic architecture underlying NDDs, but also hold promise for improved diagnostics and potential targeted therapies, fostering a personalized medicine approach to treatment.
The Special Issue "Genetic Insights into Neurodevelopmental Disorders" invites research papers that explore novel findings on the genetic and/or epigenetic mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as studies investigating other molecular pathways that contribute to the development of these conditions.
Dr. Andrea Conidi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodevelopmental disorders
- rare diseases
- chromatin architecture
- iPSCs and organoids
- transcription factors
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