Application of Spectroscopic Methods in Molecular Biology Research
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: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanotechnology; functional materials; molecular engineering; biomaterials; nanoelectronics; single-molecule magnets; nanocomposites
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Spectroscopic methods provide powerful, noninvasive tools for investigating the structure, dynamics, and interactions of biomolecules. Techniques such as infrared (IR), Raman, ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis), fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry offer complementary insights into proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and complex biological assemblies. These techniques enable the elucidation of structure-function relationships that are central to molecular biology. Recent methodological advances have improved sensitivity and spatial and temporal resolution and enhanced the ability to monitor biomolecular processes under near-physiological conditions.
This Special Issue is dedicated to the application of spectroscopic methods in molecular biology research. We welcome contributions on studies that use spectroscopy to investigate biomolecular interactions, monitor conformational changes, or characterize biomaterials for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. We particularly encourage submissions that highlight methodological innovations, integration with computational approaches, and/or multi-modal strategies that expand the scope of spectroscopy in biology.
Prof. Dr. Łukasz Laskowski
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. There is an Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal. For details about the APC please see here. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- spectroscopy
- molecular characterization
- biomaterials
- computational chemistry
- structure–property relationships
- biomolecular interactions
- biomedical applications
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
