Genes

Molecular and Genomic Testing in Hematology: From Diagnosis to Disease Monitoring

edited by

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: hematology; pathology; genomics; next-generation sequencing; hematologic malignancies; anemia; measurable residual disease; circulating tumor DNA; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetic Diagnosis)

Genetic Improvement of Development in Rubber-Producing Plants

edited by Yunxia Qin, Yuanyuan Hao and

Yuxin Fu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber-producing plants; genetic improvement; plant development; developmental regulation; natural rubber biosynthesis; functional genomics; multi-omics; genome editing; molecular breeding; germplasm resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)

Epigenomic and Genomic Studies of Cancers

edited by Yuxiang Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; mutation; amplification; deletion; epigenetics; 3D epigenetics; next-generation sequencing; ChIP-seq; Hi-C; DamID; sequential FISH; SPRITE; GAM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epigenomics)

Genomics, Climate Adaptation and Precision Breeding in Animals

edited by

Themistoklis Giannoulis

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate adaptation; genomic selection; livestock genomics; heat stress; precision breeding; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Application of Genetics and Genomics in Plant–Pathogen Interactions

edited by Wei Jiang and

Zengtao Zhong

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; genomics; adaptive evolution; biological control; molecular plant–microbe interactions; stress resistance; comparative genomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)

Advances in Genetic Insights into Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

John Alex Elefteriades

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular genetics; causative genes; whole exome sequencing; genotype–phenotype correlation; precision therapy; pharmacogenetics in CVD; gender medicine in CVD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

3D Chromatin Architecture: From Computational Algorithms to Biological Functions

edited by

Minji Kim

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D genomics; computational algorithm; genome organization; gene regulation; molecular mechanism; functional elements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Genetics and Gene Regulation of Atrial Fibrillation and Other Cardiology

edited by Weijia Luo

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; cardiac arrhythmias; cardiomyopathies and heart failure; functional genomics; gene regulatory networks epigenetics and epigenomics; multi-omics integration; genome editing and CRISPR applications; biomarker discovery; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Bioinformatics of Genome Regulation

edited by

Kenta Nakai

,

Hongyan Xu

and

Martin Loza

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenomics; transcriptional regulation; single-cell multi-omics; deep learning; gene regulatory networks; chromatin architecture; genome grammar

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

DNA Replication Fidelity and Dynamics in Cancer

edited by

Francesca Citron

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: DNA replication; DNA damage and repair; epigenetics; genomic instability; immune response; immunotherapy; tumor evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Abiotic Stress in Plants: Genetics and Genomics

edited by

Jing Xu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; genetics; genomics; molecular mechanisms; plant hormones; plant growth and development; multi-omics; stress tolerance; molecular breeding; population

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)

Genetic Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation in Insect Development and Metamorphosis

edited by

Tao Geng

submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect development; insect metamorphosis; hormonal regulation; gene regulation; behavior; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Approaches to Genome and Epigenome Sequencing Data Analysis: From Innovation to Application

edited by Yao Yang and Wanqiong Qiao

submission deadline 5 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1421 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome; epigenome; next-generation sequencing (NGS); long-read sequencing; single-cell sequencing; whole-genome sequencing; epigenome sequencing; DNA methylation; methylome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technologies and Resources for Genetics)

Horticultural Functional Genomics and Breeding

edited by

Hanqiang Liu

submission deadline 5 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genomics; multi-omics integration; epigenetic regulation; gene regulatory networks; forward genetics; GWAS; genome engineering; molecular breeding; precision breeding; trait dissection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)

RNA Interference—Small RNAs in Biomedicine

edited by

Tamas Orban

submission deadline 5 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNAi; miRNA; siRNA; piRNA; extracellular vesicle; vesicular miRNA; biofluids; blood miRNA; serum miRNA; urine miRNA; saliva miRNA; miRNA therapy; siRNA therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section RNA)

Advanced Research in Forensic Genetics—2nd Edition

edited by

Mauro Pesaresi

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2119 | Submission Open

Keywords: forensic genetics; massive parallel sequencing (MPS); DNA quantification methods; DNA extraction methods; sudden cardiac death; post-mortem interval; microRNA; DNA phenotyping; individual identification; genetic markers; short tandem repeats (STR); single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP); mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA); microhaplotype; forensic statistics; artificial intelligence; activity level in forensics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Alternative Splicing in Genetic Disorders and Cancer

edited by

Giuseppina Covello

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2001 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative splicing (AS); genetic disorders; key cancer-related genes; aberrant splicing; therapeutic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Advances in CRISPR-Cas Genome Editing

edited by Lijun Cheng

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: CRISPR-Cas genome editing; CRISPR screening; functional genomics; CRISPR interference (CRISPRi); CRISPR activation (CRISPRa); synthetic lethality; artificial intelligence; precision medicine; single-cell genomics; spatial transcriptomics; drug discovery; RNA target discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technologies and Resources for Genetics)

Genomic and Molecular Mechanisms of Inherited Retinal Diseases: From Molecular Insights to Clinical Practice and Diagnosis

edited by

Raffaella Cascella

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: IRDs; genomics; molecular mechanisms; genetic diagnosis; genotype–phenotype correlation; high-throughput technologies (NSG, LRS); precision medicine; clinical translation; therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

New Advances in Computational Regulatory Genomics

edited by

Sourav Roy

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: promoters; gene expression; gene regulation; GWAS; computational algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Hereditary Traits and Diseases in Companion Animals

edited by

Lucie Chevallier

and

Marie Abitbol

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10586 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic traits; hereditary diseases; companion animals; spontaneous disease models; veterinary genetics; genetic selection; breed-specific diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

New Updates in the Area of Pig Genomics and Genetics

edited by

Katarzyna Piórkowska

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1750 | Submission Open

Keywords: pig breeding; pig molecular genetics; genome-editing technologies; CRISPR/Cas9; functional genomics; transcriptomics; epigenomics; non-coding RNAs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Aging and Their Role in Cancer

edited by Eleni A. Georgakopoulou and

Konstantinos Evangelou

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; cancer; cellular senescence; immunosenescence; senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP); DNA damage response; genomic instability; chronic inflammation (inflammaging); senolytics and senomorphics; healthy longevity; mtDNA mutations in aging; sex differences in lifespan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

RNA Processing and Regulation in Human Inherited Disorders

edited by Mallory A. Havens and

Laurent Metzinger

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: antisense oligonucleotides; splicing switch oligonucleotides; pre-mRNA alternative splicing in disease; non-canonical RNA in genetics disorders; RNA processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section RNA)

Advances in Genetics and Genomics of Complex Traits and Diseases

edited by Irman Forghani

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex traits and diseases; polygenic risk and prediction; genome‑wide and sequencing‑based studies; multi‑omics and integrative genomics; functional genomics and variant interpretation; gene–environment interactions; translational genomics and clinical implementation; precision medicine and risk stratification; diverse populations and health equity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Pathogenic Variants and Genomic Mechanisms in Diseases

edited by Arpad M. Danos

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: variant interpretation; bioinformatics; mathematical biology; CIViC knowledgebase

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Plant Stress Biology and Crop Genetic Improvement: From Molecular Mechanisms to Breeding Applications

edited by

Xinjie Shen

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress tolerance; biotic stress resistance; multi-omics integration; key gene identification; CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing; epigenetic regulation; improvement of stress, yield, and quality; root biology and resource efficiency; phytohormone signaling; germplasm evaluation and utilization; secondary metabolites in defense; genomic selection and prediction; phenomics and high-throughput screening; AI and machine learning; phenotypic plasticity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)

Genomic Advances in Inherited Metabolic Diseases: From Variant Interpretation to Precision Medicine

edited by

Patryk Lipiński

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: inherited metabolic diseases; genomic diagnosis; variant interpretation; multi-omics; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Animal Mating Strategies: Insights from Molecular Genetics

edited by Robert Rutkowski

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal mating strategies; sexual selection; reproductive success; parentage analysis; kinship and relatedness; molecular ecology; evolutionary ecology; extra-pair patternity; conservation genetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

edited by

Yufei Xue

and Yourong Chai

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: rapeseed (Brassica napus); genetics; plant breeding; genomics; genome editing; molecular breeding; GWAS and QTL mapping; genomic selection; abiotic and biotic stress resistance; oil quality and yield

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)

New Insight into the Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Yeast Nutrient Metabolism

edited by Roman Maslanka and

Renata Zadrag-Tecza

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1391 | Submission Open

Keywords: yeasts as a model organism; yeast metabolism; nutrient sensing; sugar/hexose transport; central carbon metabolism; catabolite repression; nutrient availability; resource allocation; calorie restriction; cAMP-PKA signaling; metabolic flux; metabolic adaptation; genetic and transcriptional regulation; cellular homeostasis; molecular biology of yeast

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Genomic and Molecular Determinants of HPV-Related Reproductive Health

edited by

Nektaria Zagorianakou

and

Efthalia Moustakli

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1341 | Submission Open

Keywords: human papillomavirus (HPV); viral genomics; epigenomics; proteomics; vaginal microbiome; intestinal microbiome; metabolic pathways; oxidative stress; infertility genetics; reproductive health; personalized medicine; precision medicine; AI-driven diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Next-Generation Proteogenomics

edited by Indranil Paul

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteogenomics; mass spectrometry; machine learning; AI and LLMs; data integration; single-cell proteomics; spatial proteomics; genotype-phenotype mapping; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)

Genetics, Breeding and Genomic Improvement of Aquaculture Fish

edited by Tianqing Huang

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; fish breeding; genetics; polyploidy; molecular biology; gonadal development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Gene Expression Perturbations and In Vitro Systems in Applied Toxicology: From Measurement to Biological Interpretation

edited by Bhaja Krushna Padhi

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene expression; alternative splicing; mRNA biomarkers; targeted transcriptomics; molecular toxicology; gene orthology; in vitro toxicology; chemical toxicity assessment; regulatory toxicology; new approach methodologies (NAMs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicogenomics)

Genetic Analysis of Challenging Forensic Samples: Degradation, Environmental Factors, and Molecular Temporal Inference

edited by

Marcin Tomsia

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: forensic DNA analysis; forensic genetics; DNA profiling; probabilistic genotyping; forensic genetic genealogy; DNA extraction; DNA sequencing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Genetics of Embryonic Organogenesis: From Cell Differentiation to Disease

edited by

Katarina Vukojević

and

Nela Kelam

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: embryonic organogenesis; cell differentiation; developmental signaling pathways; lineage specification; nephrogenesis; congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT); congenital malformations; single-cell and spatial transcriptomics; organoids; animal models of development; immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence; developmental pathways in disease and cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Exploring the Genetics and Genomics of Neuromuscular Disorders

edited by Liubov V. Gushchina and Michael J. Keogh

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular diseases; molecular mechanisms; genetic diagnostics; biomarkers; advanced therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

From Short Reads to Long Reads: Sequencing Technologies in Genomics and Gene Discovery

edited by

Gaurav Sablok

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; long reads; genomics; transcriptomics; algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technologies and Resources for Genetics)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders: From Genetics to Functional Pathways

edited by

Roberto Canitano

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder; intellectual disability; genetic architecture; functional genomics; synaptic signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurogenomics)

Genetics, Diversity and Evolution of Molluscs

edited by Marianna Soroka

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1816 | Submission Open

Keywords: molluscs; genetics; DNA; genomes; Barcode DNA; DNA sequencing; DUI; diversity; evolution; native; alien and invasive species; hybridisation zones

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Genetic and Epigenetic Architecture of Complex Cardiovascular Traits

edited by

Samantha L. Manna

and Mariana Bezamat Chappel

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; genetics/genomics; epigenetics/epigenomics; omics; precision medicine; genotype–phenotype correlations; gene–gene interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Molecular Mechanisms and Genetics of Sex Determination in Insects

edited by

Wei Peng

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: sex determination; gene function; regulatory elements; epigenetic modifications; sex chromosomes; non-coding RNAs; pest management; genome editing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Ancient DNA in the Genomic Era: Innovation and Discovery

edited by Sally Wasef,

Bruce Budowle

and

Jeremy Watherston

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: ancient DNA; next generation sequencing; bioinformatics; forensic human identification; degraded DNA; population genomics; molecular genetics; contamination assessment; human evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics)

Epigenetic Regulation of Germline Cells: From Meiosis to Epigenetic Inheritance

edited by Elena De la Casa-Esperon

submission deadline 5 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1156 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetic regulation; germline cells; meiosis; meiotic recombination; chromosome segregation; environmental effects on germline; 3D genome organization; transgenerational epigenetic inheritance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epigenomics)

Genetic and Epigenetic Drivers of Lung Cancer Heterogeneity and Therapy Resistance

edited by Maria Palmieri and Viola Bianca Serio

submission deadline 5 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 668 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); intratumor heterogeneity; acquired resistance; DNA methylation; histone modifications; non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs); epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT); single-cell sequencing; liquid biopsy; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

Sperm DNA Changes: Causes, Diagnostics, and Implications for Fertility and Offspring Health

edited by

Jonatan Axelsson

and

Humaira Gowher

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1503 | Submission Open

Keywords: sperm DNA; sperm DNA fragmentation; germ cell mutations; de novo mutations; offspring effects; infertility; sperm chromatin structure; epigenetics; lifestyle; environmental effects; error-corrected sequencing; aneuploidy; chromosome aberrations; pregnancy; child

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetic Diagnosis)

Genetics and Genomics of Climate Resilience in Livestock

edited by

Robson Silveira

and

Luiz F. Brito

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock genetics; genomics; climate resilience; heat tolerance; genomic selection; animal breeding; environmental adaptation; genotype-by-environment interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Clinical Genomics and Precision Medicine: From Genetic Testing to Clinical Decision-Making

edited by

Spiros Vittas

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical genomics; precision medicine; genetic testing; variant interpretation; genotype–phenotype correlation; next-generation sequencing; genomic medicine; clinical decision-making; genetic disorders; genetic counselling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetic Diagnosis)

Genetic Risk and Mutation‑Specific Pathways in Rare Disorders

edited by

Elena Paccosi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; rare diseases; gene therapy; genotype-phenotype correlation; genetic variants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)

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