Eukaryotic Mitogenomes: Key Insights
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 653
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Interests: molecular biology; genomics; mitogenomics; molecular phylogenetics; biostatistics & bioinformatics; population biometry; genetics and breeding of fish & shellfish; conservation genetics
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Dear Colleagues,
Guidance for Potential Authors:
Genomics, including mitogenomics, has become a major scientific frontier in recent years. The field is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advances that are accelerating its scientific, social, and economic impact across molecular biology and related disciplines.
This Special Issue invites contributions presenting recent investigations aligned with its core themes. Submitted papers should focus on the mitogenomes of Eukarya, including their structure, function, evolution, phylogenomics, and mitogenome interactions.
We welcome studies that provide experimental evidence, particularly those demonstrating the application of mitogenomes or other mtDNA markers to address fundamental biological questions or challenges relevant to modern society. Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Mitogenome architecture, evolution, and phylogenetic utility;
- Diversity and functioning of mitogenomes in relation to organismal biology and life history;
- Mitonuclear interactions and co-evolution.
In line with the editorial policy of IJMS, submissions featuring robust biomolecular experiments are highly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Yuri Kartavtsev
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- eukaria
- genomics
- mitogenomes
- structure
- phylogenetic informativeness
- evolution
- comparative genomics
- diversity
- biomarker
- function
- mitonuclear relations
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