Reproductive Genetics and Epigenetics: Insights into Infertility Failures and Treatment Pathways
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1156
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, with genetic and epigenetic factors playing critical roles in reproductive failures and treatment outcomes. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research and reviews exploring the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying infertility, providing a deeper understanding of how these factors influence reproductive health and the success of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). It underscores the roles of genetic and epigenetic factors in processes such as gametogenesis, fertilization, pregnancy, embryonic development, etc.
We welcome submissions on topics including genetic mutations, epigenetic modifications, inherited reproductive disorders, advances in ART, and epigenetic markers as diagnostic or therapeutic tools in fertility treatments. To bridge the gap between fundamental discoveries and clinical applications in reproductive medicine, this issue invites researchers to contribute original research, reviews, and case studies that explore the genetic and epigenetic underpinnings of infertility.
Dr. Hossam H. Shawki
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- infertility
- epigenetics
- polymorphism
- gametogenesis
- fertilization
- embryo development
- reproductive organs
- congenital malformations
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