Satellite DNA Genomics

Dear Colleagues,

An important part of the eukaryotic genome is composed of different families of non-coding repetitive DNA sequences organized in tandem arrays that constitute what we know as satellite DNA (satDNA). Despite more than 50 years of study, to this day satDNA is still one of the most intriguing parts of the eukaryotic genome. Notwithstanding, the knowledge of what satDNA is and means has increased considerably in recent years, thanks to the application of genomic and bioinformatics tools. The latest results of satDNA genomics research have revealed key findings on the origin, relationship with transposable elements, organization and evolution of this kind of repetitive sequence s. In addition, the role that satDNA plays in the organization of the centromere, in the assembly of the heterochromatin, in chromosome stability and in the regulation of gene expression has become even more evident.

We would like to invite submissions of original research or review articles on any topic related to “Satellite DNA Ggenomics”. This Special Issue addresses all kinds of research related to our current knowledge on satDNA from a genomics perspective. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Manuel A. Garrido-Ramos
Prof. Dr. Miroslav Plohl
Dr. Eva Šatović-Vukšić
Guest Editors

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