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Molecular Advances in Forensic Science: Integrating Innovation and Investigation

edited by

Aniello Maiese

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1687 | Submission Open

Keywords: DNA profiling; artificial intelligence; trace evidence analysis; immunohistochemical markers; molecular biology techniques; super-resolution microscopy; integrated forensic approach; new bioinformatics techniques; digital pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Hematologic Malignancies: From Molecular Pathology to Novel Therapeutics

edited by

Myrna Gloria Candelaria

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1567 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogenesis; B-cell lymphoma regulation; epigenetics and hematology; bispecific antibodies in hematology; hematologic malignancies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Advances in Leptin Biology

edited by

Víctor Sánchez-Margalet

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1363 | Submission Open

Keywords: leptin; leptin expression; leptin receptor; leptin action

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Myocardial Injury and Ventricular Dysfunction: Pathways and Therapeutic Targets

edited by

Antonio Lax

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1324 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocardial injury; ventricular dysfunction; drug development; gene therapy; molecular modulators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

New Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by

Franca Rosa Guerini

and

Cristina Agliardi

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1205 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; neurodegeneration; synuclein; diagnosis; genetics; epigenetics; extracellular vesicles; biomarkers; treatments; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Circulating Cell-Free Nucleic Acids and Cancers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Bruna Scaggiante

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1092 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological fluids; cancer; cancer biomarkers; cfDI; cfDNA; cfNA; copy number variation; ctDNA; ddPCR; disease-free survival; epigenetic; epigenetic sequencing; exosome; extracellular vesicle; genotyping; liquid biopsy; miRNA; mRNA; mutation; ncRNA; next-generation sequencing; overall survival; progression-free survival; recurrence-free survival; whole-exome sequencing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Gene-Level Pharmacological Research on Natural Products

edited by

Wansu Park

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 950 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; gene-level pathways; pharmacological efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Novel Multifunctional Materials with Electrical, Catalytic, and Biological Properties

edited by

Jana Pisk

and

Luka Pavic

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel multifunctional materials; innovative design and synthesis; electrical properties; catalytic properties; biological properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Adhesion

edited by

Surajit Bhattacharjya

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell adhesion; cell– cell communication; structures; drug discovery; integrins; cadherins; selectins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms in Learning and Memory

edited by

Giovanna Traina

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 676 | Submission Open

Keywords: learning; memory; animal models; conditioning; molecular mechanisms; genetic mechanisms; epigenetic mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Role of Mitochondria in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by Małgorzata Wojtkowska

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 656 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondria; ccfDNA; Parkinson’ s disease’ Alzheimer’ s disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Genotoxicity

edited by

Bernd Kaina

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open

Keywords: DNA damage; gene instab; genetic instab; DNA methyl; genotoxic; gene mutation; DNA repair; genotoxicity; toxicogenetic; toxicogenomic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Diabetic Retinopathy—Innovation in Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Peter Koulen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetic macular edema; diagnostics; drug development; neovascularization; neurodegeneration; neuroprotection; retina; therapeutics; vascular disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Stem Cell Innovations and Reproductive Biotechnologies

edited by

Marcin Samiec

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open

Keywords: mammals; birds; stem cell research; pluri-/multipotency; differentiation/dedifferentiation; assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs); transgenic research; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advancements in Genomic Technologies for Molecular Safety Assessment

edited by

Eric Blomme

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene expression; safety assessment; genomic technologies; genomic tools; molecular toxicology; toxicity; predictive safety assessments; proteomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Skin Cancer: A Focus from Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Piotr Sobolewski

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin cancer; melanoma; keratinocyte carcinoma; pathophysiology; biomarkers; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; nanomedicine; resistance; precision oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Research on Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroinflammation

edited by

Fabrizio Michetti

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis (MS); autoimmune diseases; encephalomyelitis; neuroinflammation; central nervous system (CNS); autoimmunity and neurodegeneration; molecular basis of immune mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Metal-Based Compounds: Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action and Toxicity

edited by

Danijela Z. Krstić

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal elements and ions; metal complexes; metal nanoclusters; pharmacology andpharmacokinetics; in vitro toxicity; in vivo toxicity; toxicity biomarkers; enzymes as pharmacological and toxicity targets; toxicity mechanisms; metallodrugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Brain Ischemia: From Molecular Mechanisms to Innovative Therapies

edited by

Ryszard Pluta

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: ischemic neurodegeneration; focal brain ischemia; global brain ischemia; perinatal asphyxia; ischemic stroke; traumatic brain injury; apnea; neuroinflammation; proteins; genes; genes involved in neurodegeneration; glia-to-neurons genetic conversion; dementia; Alzheimer’s disease; genetic conversion of ischemia to Alzheimer's disease; new therapeutic approaches; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Electromagnetic Field Interactions with Biomolecules

edited by Samina Masood

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic field; biomolecules; medicine; drug delivery; protective methods; disease control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Insight into Antimicrobial Resistance

edited by

Dan-Alexandru Țoc

and

Carmen Costache

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; MRSA; ESBL-producing bacteria; carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales (CRE); vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE); linezolid resistance; novel antibiotic combinations; resistance mechanisms; horizontal gene transfer; molecular epidemiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Advances in Regenerative Medicine, Organ Bioengineering and Transplantation

edited by

Dorota Latek

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; organ bioengineering; transplantation; allografting; stem cells; drug discovery; immunosuppression; xenotransplantation; organogenesis; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Neuroimmune Regulation of Acute and Chronic Pain

edited by Karen M. Wagner

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute pain; chronic pain; central sensitization; neuroinflammation; neuroimmunity; neurovascular coupling; cytokines; chemokines; catacholamines; stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Advances in Obesity Research: Metabolic Pathways and Pathophysiological Factors

edited by Aleksandra Stefanović

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; inflammation; oxidative stress; obesity-related diseases; adypocitokines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)

Molecular Basis for Sustainable Management of Migratory Insects

edited by

Xingfu Jiang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: migrant insects; molecular basis of population growth; migration and reproduction; migration and immunity; migration and diapause; migration and orientation; molecular regulation of migration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Role of Immune and Inflammatory Cells in Pulmonary Diseases

edited by Remo C. Russo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); pulmonary immunology; precision medicine; single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq); spatial transcriptomics sequencing; animal model of pulmonary fibrosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Innovative Immune-Modulating Therapies and Cutting-Edge Technologies for Immune-Related Diseases

edited by

Xingxing Fan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: immune heomostasis; immune related diseases; small molecules; cell therapy; bacteria and virus; antibodies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Advanced Polymer Materials

edited by Namil Kim

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis methodologies; molecular architecture; functional polymers; characterization techniques; cutting-edge applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Cellular Physiology and Aging: Membrane Dynamics, Intracellular Environment and Signaling Pathways

edited by

Alessia Remigante

Rossana Morabito

and Sara Spinelli

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; oxidative stress; ion channels; antioxidant molecules; membrane transport systems; redox signaling; cellular senescence; inflammation; intracellular signaling pathways; mitochondrial dysfunction; bioactive compounds; cell physiology; homeostasis; longevity; age-related diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Pregnancy Complications

edited by Elżbieta Poniedziałek-Czajkowska and Radzisław Mierzyñski

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular biology of pregnancy complications; maternal pregnancy complications; neonatal pregnancy complications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Epigenetic Regulation in Cell Development, Differentiation and Cell Fate

edited by Gang Ren

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D genome; myogenesis; transgenerational inheritance; enhancer– promoter interaction; histone modification; epigenetic variation; complex traits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Telocytes: Unraveling Their Roles in Health and Disease

edited by

Sanda Cretoiu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: telocytes; telopodes; intercellular communication; stem cell niche; extracellular vesicles; regenerative medicine; tissue remodelling; stromal cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Natural Products in Immune Regulation

edited by

Wansu Park

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; immune responses; immunomodulatory therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Recent Research in RNA–Protein Networks

edited by Hidenori Tani

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; bioinformatics; ribonucleoprotein; RNA– protein complex; alternative splicing; RNA stability; RNA localization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Evolutionary Drivers and Adaptive Mechanisms in Algal Organellar Genomes

edited by

Feng Liu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: organellar genome of algae; molecular evolution; secondary structure of intron; evolutionary driving force; horizontal gene transfer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

New Breakthroughs in Molecular Diagnostic Tools for Human Diseases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vittorio Fineschi

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular pathology; molecular diagnostics; genetics; epigenetics; proteomics; immunohistochemistry; thrombo-embolic disease; sudden cardiac death; the molecular pathology of traumatic injuries; hypoxic– ischemic brain damage; the experimental models of injury and diseases; the targeted therapy of injuries and diseases; drug abuse; histological diagnosis; the epigenetics of organs injuries; miRNA and the prognosis of diseases; novel approaches and proofs of principle in therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Metabolic Crossroads in Cardiac Pathophysiology

edited by

Robert J. Chilton

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiometabolic disease; cardiac metabolism; heart failure; mitochondrial dysfunction; insulin resistance; cardiometabolic therapies; metabolomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Emerging Biomarkers and New Therapeutic Options in Neoplastic Diseases

edited by

Maurizio Martini

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; neoplastic diseases; molecular targets; targeted therapy; precision oncology; signaling pathways; cancer diagnostics; therapeutic options; drug resistance; molecular profiling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Predictive, Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets of Breast Cancer: Second Edition

edited by Antonella Ciabattoni and Fabiana Gregucci

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiotherapy; breast cancer; stereotactic body radiotherapy; brain radiosurgery; target therapy; immunotherapy; tailored systemic therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Role of Diet in Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism

edited by

Kyung-Hyun Cho

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: dyslipidemia; hypertension; diabetes; dementia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)

The Unresolved Molecular Bases of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Function with Transplantation and Diseases Linkage

edited by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: HLA; disease; autoimmunity; immune deficiency; MHC phylogeny; HLA pharmacogenomics; immune modulatory MHC and HLA genes (G; E; F); transplantation; hemochromatosis; MHC/HLA epithelial interaction; MHC evolution; MHC phylogenetics; Vertebrate MHC; Amimal MHC; Veterinary

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Research on the Key Role of Ubiquitination in Signaling and Cancer

edited by

Bo Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: ubiquitin; ubiquitination; E3 ligase; deubiquitinating enzymes; protein degradation; mutations; cancer progression; signal transduction; drug development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Effects of Bioactive Compounds in Oxidative Stress and Inflammation

edited by

Paul-Mihai Boarescu

and

Raluca Maria Pop

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 32105 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; antioxidant effects; anti-inflammatory effects; molecular targets; health beneficial effect; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)

Schizophrenia: From Molecular Mechanism to Therapy

edited by

Yael Abreu-Villaça

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25284 | Submission Open

Keywords: schizophrenia; neurodevelopmental disorders; therapeutic approaches; drug of abuse; mental disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

The Role of Lipids in Health and Diseases

edited by

Yutang Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18936 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipids; triglycerides; phospholipids; cholesterol; sphingolipids; steroids; fatty acids; lipid metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Research Progress of Metabolomics in Health and Disease

edited by

Maria Assunta Acquavia

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18755 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolomics; health; diseases; target metabolites; mass spectrometry; hyphenated techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Biological Research on Plant Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Adriana Trifan

and

Simon Vlad Luca

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18501 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioactive compounds; extraction and analysis of plant bioactive compounds; bioactivity and pharmacokinetics of plant compounds; natural products and modern diseases; plant bioactive compounds and by-products; discovery and development of natural plant drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)

Phyto-Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Maria G. P. M. S. Neves

Carla Isabel Madeira dos Santos

and

Nuno M. M. Moura

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16457 | Submission Open

Keywords: phyto-functional nanomaterials; green synthesis; hydrogen generation; pollutant degradation/removal; fine chemistry; photoinactivation; cancer; microorganisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

The Impact of Natural Bioactive Compounds on Human Health and Disease

edited by

Yeong-geun Lee

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15837 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural product chemistry; nuclear magnetic resonance; structural elucidation; herbal drug

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Development

edited by Tian-Le Gao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15770 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural product components; traditional medicine; biological entropy reduction; aromatic drugs; essential oils; gut microbiota modulation; probiotics; drug discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

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