Feature Papers: Molecular Genetics and Genomics 2026

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “Feature Papers: Molecular Genetics and Genomics 2026”, aims to gather high-quality research articles, review papers, and short communications focusing on molecular genetics and genomics.

It is intended to present the research landscape of the field through exemplary works, and as such, we extend a special invitation to Editorial Board Members of the “Molecular Genetics and Genomics” Section: we invite you to contribute feature papers that reflect the work and achievements in your research areas, or to connect us with relevant senior experts and colleagues who may wish to submit their work.

We aim to represent our Section as an attractive open access publishing platform for molecular genetics research. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Single-Cell and Spatial Omics;
• Genome-Targeted RNA Therapeutics and Diagnostics;
• Next-Generation CRISPR Genome and Epigenome Editing;
• Chromatin Remodeling and Dynamics;
• Epigenetics, DNA Methylation, Histone Modification, Histone Code;
• DNA Replication, Repair, Recombination, Mobile DNA, Mitochondrial DNA;
• RNA Biology and Molecular Regulation;
• Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Signaling, Signal Transduction, Cell Cycle, Cell Death, and Stem Cell Regulation;
• Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Gene Expression;
• Developmental Genetics;
• Molecular Basis of Diseases;
• AI-Powered Genomics and Genetic.

Prof. Dr. Albert Jeltsch
Dr. Paolo Cinelli
Guest Editors

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