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Integrative Cancer Genomics: Unveiling Novel Biomarkers
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; integrative genomics; cancer biomarker; multi-omics; cancer genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Plant Light Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: light signal transduction; plant development; molecular genetics; genomics; photoreceptor; flowering regulation; fruit ripening; anthocyanin synthesis; multi-omics; crop breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Advances in Plant Evolutionary Genomics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant evolution; comparative genomics; phylogenomics; adaptation; population genomics; genome evolution; natural selection; genetic diversity; phenotypic variation; molecular evolution; environmental adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Perspectives on Craniofacial Genomics, Genetics, and Development
edited by Michael Cunningham
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: craniofacial; genetics; development; patterning; evolution; malformation; animal model; sense organs; cranial nerves; cervical spine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetic Dissection and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Metabolic Pathways
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant metabolism; specialized metabolism; multi-omics integration; functional genomics; metabolic pathway; transcriptional regulation; plant biochemistry; metabolic engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Novel Strategies in Forensic Genetics
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2367 | Submission Open
Keywords: foresic DNA analysis; sample collection; DNA extraction; novel DNA markers; MPS; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technologies and Resources for Genetics)
Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Resistance
edited by Fen Li and Shuqian Tan
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect resistance; molecular mechanisms; genetic basis; detoxification enzymes; cytochrome P450; target-site resistance; metabolic resistance; gene amplification; gene expression regulation; genomics; transcriptomics; gene editing; adaptive evolution; insecticide resistance management (IRM); pest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Genetics and Genomic Medicine in Rare Disease
edited by Gu-Hwan Kim
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare genetic diseases; inherited disorders; genetic testing; next-generation sequencing; variant interpretation; genotype– phenotype correlation; functional genomics; molecular diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Functional Genomics and Genetics in Insects
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect functional genomics; insect genetics; RNA interference; CRISPR/Cas9; transcriptomics; cuticle biology; chitin metabolism; gene regulation; pest insects; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic and Epigenetic Insights in Autoimmune Diseases
edited by and Andrea Latini
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1233 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune disorders; genetic factors; epigenetic factors; polymorphisms; gene– gene interactions; gene– miRNA interactions; miRNA; methylation state; genetic susceptibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Forensic DNA Profiling: PCR Techniques and Innovations submission deadline 5 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4175 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic DNA profiling; PCR-based forensics; DNA analysis; next-generation sequencing; short tandem repeat (STR); Y-STR; single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs); Y-SNP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetics and Epigenetics of Colorectal Cancer
edited by Kevin Tong
submission deadline 5 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; genetics; epigenetics; targeted treatment; genome-wide association studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epigenomics)
Genetic and Breeding Improvement of Horticultural Crops
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3843 | Submission Open
Keywords: chloroplast genome; mitochondrial genome; nuclear genome; gene family evolution; functional genomics; genome editing; molecular breeding; horticultural crops
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
The Role of Non-Coding RNA in Cancer
edited by Amil M. Shah
submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2383 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-coding RNA (ncRNA); ncRNA classification; ncRNA biogenesis; ncRNA functions; diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers; targeted therapy; nucleic acid-based therapy; cell regulatory networks; cancer attractor states; computational network models; omics technology (single-cell RNA-seq; spatial transcriptomics; and single-cell multi-omics)
(This special issue belongs to the Section RNA)
Genetics and Genomics in Physical Activity, Sports and Injury
edited by , Mark Antrobus and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport genetics; musculoskeletal injury; athletic performance; physical activity; exercise; genomics; epigenetics  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Beyond Genomics: Leveraging Epigenomics for the Genetic Improvement of Crops
edited by Qiutao Xu and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenomics; DNA methylation; histone modifications; crop improvement; yield; abiotic stress resilience; transcriptional regulation; molecular breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Dissection of Plant Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses: From Gene Discovery to Functional Mechanisms
edited by Wangsheng Zhu
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open
Keywords: GWAS; genetic variation; gene identification; stress-responsive genes; plant– pathogen interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics of Head and Neck Disorders
edited by Christos Yapijakis
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck pathology; craniofacial genetics; orofacial genetics; developmental genetics; neurogenetics; cancer genetics; genomics and gene variation; epigenetics; personalized medicine and dentistry; genetic counseling and ethics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees
edited by Liwen Wu
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: germplasm utilization; tree genetics; tree breeding; genomics; molecular breeding; genomic selection; gene editing; trait improvement; genetic function and genetic network
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Rare Monogenic Disorders submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare monogenic disorders; functional genomics; genotype–phenotype correlation; next-generation sequencing; multi-omics integration; epigenetic regulation; RNA splicing defects; gene therapy; precision medicine; molecular pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Advances in Ophthalmic Genetics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: inherited eye diseases; inherited retinal diseases; retinitis pigmentosa; macular dystrophy; cone dystrophy; genotype; gene therapy; clinical trial; imaging; genetic mechanism; genome editing; phenotype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetics and Genomics in Aquaculture and Fisheries
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics and genomics; aquaculture; disease resistance; genomic selection/breeding; functional genomics/multi-omics; sustainable aquatic food production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Feature Papers in Toxicogenomics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-cell; spatial; and multi-omics toxicogenomics; adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) and mechanism-based toxicity frameworks; translational toxicogenomics and regulatory science applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicogenomics)
Feature Papers in "Neurogenetics and Neurogenomics": 2026
edited by and Micheal Palladino
submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 3982 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; neurological diseases; multi-omics studies; brain development and function; precision medicine; pathogenic mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurogenomics)
Feature Papers: Molecular Genetics and Genomics 2026 submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 666 | Submission Open
Keywords: 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; AI-powered genomics and genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Feature Papers in the Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics Field 2026 submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1941 | Submission Open
Keywords: population genetics; evolutionary genomics; genetic diversity; adaptation; natural selection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics)
Feature Papers in Microbial Genetics and Genomics 2026 submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; bacteria; protists; parasites; genomics; transcriptomics; genetics; drug resistance; molecular evolution; data re-analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Genetics and Genomics)
Feature Papers in Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases 2026 submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics of monogenic diseases and complex diseases; genotype– phenotype relationships; population genomics and genetic epidemiology; precision medicine; pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics; targeted genome editing; gene therapy and delivery systems; genetically engineered cell therapy; RNA- and small nucleic acid-based therapeutics; genetic testing and molecular diagnostics; biomarker development and application; genome-wide association studies; epigenetic therapy; developmental genetics; epigenetics; and epigenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Feature Papers in the RNA Field submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: tRNAs; rRNAs; mRNAs; miRNAs; lncRNAs; sRNAs; siRNAs; RNA epigenetics; RNA modifications; RNA secondary and tertiary structure; viral RNAs; RNA binding proteins; RNA transcription; RNA translation
(This special issue belongs to the Section RNA)
Virus Ecology, Diversity and Evolution Through the Lens of Genomics
edited by and Ignacio de la Higuera
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus ecology; viral diversity; virus evolution; viromics; eco-genomics; metagenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Genomics)
Feature Papers in the ‘Animal Genetics and Genomics’ Section—2026 submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied genetics and genomics in species of economic importance; companion animal genetics and genomics; breeding and genetic selection; genetics and genomics of aquaculture species; genetics of immune response and disease resistance; genome-edited animals and animal epigenetics; animal population genetics; polymorphisms and genome annotation; genetics applied to the interaction of the microbiome and genetic traits of interest; bioinformatics analysis in animal genetics; genomics and evolution; cytogenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic and Genomic Insights into the Pathogenesis of Kidney Disease
edited by Grazia Maria Virzi
submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: kidney disease; genomics; genetics; molecular pathogenesis; precision medicine; rare nephropathies; common nephropathies; omics technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetic Insights and Molecular Pathways in Alzheimer's Disease: Unveiling the Complexity of Neurodegeneration
edited by Marta Rusek and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; neurodegeneration; amyloid-β pathology; tau pathology; APOE ε 4; APP; PSEN1; PSEN2; GWAS; neuroinflammation; mitochondrial dysfunction; oxidative stress; proteostasis; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Application of Molecular or Genetic Markers in Liquid Biopsy for Urogenital Cancers
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2601 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid biopsy; extracellular vesicle; exosome; biotechnology; precision medicine/personalized medicine; diagnosis/screening; urogenital cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Advances in Insect Mitochondrial Genomics and Molecular Phylogenetics
edited by Nan Song
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitogenome; insects; gene rearrangement; gene order; phylogeny; evolution; taxonomy; systematics; next-generation sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Population Studies on the Genetic Diversity and Evolutionary Adaptability of Amphibian and Reptile Genomes
edited by , and Buddhi Dayananda
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: amphibians; reptiles; population genomics; genetic diversity; evolutionary adaptability; conservation genetics; local adaptation; gene flow; demographic history; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Population and Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics)
Selected Papers from the 3rd International Online Conference on Genes (IOCGE 2026) submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-coding RNAs in health and disease; advances in the diagnosis; treatment; and prevention of genetic disorders; microbial genetics and metagenomics; epigenetics and chromatin remodeling; cancer genetics; applications of machine learning and bioinformatics; population genetics and genetic epidemiology; pharmacogenomics
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