Harnessing Bioinformatics for miRNA Research: Methods, Insights and Applications
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Informatics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 966
Special Issue Editors
2. National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Lecce, Italy
Interests: micro RNA; non-coding RNA; human health; public health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that play crucial roles in gene regulation and are involved in a wide range of biological and pathological processes. The rapid advancement of high-throughput sequencing technologies and computational approaches has significantly expanded our ability to identify, annotate, and analyze miRNAs, providing deeper insights into their functional roles and regulatory mechanisms.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight novel discoveries and breakthroughs in miRNA research, emphasizing the innovative bioinformatics methods, tools, and databases that enable these discoveries. We welcome contributions on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Computational miRNA prediction and annotation.
- miRNA target identification and validation.
- Integrative multi-omics approaches for miRNA studies.
- Artificial intelligence applications in miRNA research.
- Network-based analysis of miRNA regulatory circuits.
- Clinical and translational bioinformatics in miRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics.
By integrating cutting-edge bioinformatics research on miRNAs with a special focus on studies revealing novel insights into their physiological and pathological roles, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on current challenges and future directions in the field. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers that leverage computational and bioinformatics approaches to advance our understanding of miRNAs from both physiological and pathological viewpoints.
Dr. Maria Rosaria Tumolo
Dr. Saverio Sabina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microRNA
- bioinformatics
- hub genes
- miRNA target prediction
- miRNA regulatory networks
- miRNA-based biomarkers
- artificial intelligence in miRNA research
- multi-omics approaches
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