Journal of Developmental Biology

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In Vitro Modeling of the Craniofacial Disorders Using iPSCs/Organoids: Deciphering the Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Craniofacial Development

edited by

Md Shaifur Rahman

and

Quenten P. Schwarz

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 1088 | Submission Open

Keywords: human iPSCs; ESCs; organoid; craniofacial disorders; in vitro modeling; craniosynostosis; cleft palate; craniofacial development; neural crest; paraxial mesoderm

Epigenetic Programming in Development: Mechanisms and Consequences

edited by

Lon J. van Winkle

, Philip M. Iannaccone and

Rebecca Jean Ryznar

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetics ; development; programming; gene expression; chromatin remodeling; DNA methylation; histone modifications; embryogenesis; stem cells; developmental disorders

Drosophila in Developmental Biology—Past, Present and Future

edited by

Nicholas Tolwinski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open

Keywords: drosophila; development; aging; C. elegans; signaling; metabolism; lipidomics; neurobiology; stem cells; model organism

Zebrafish—a Model System for Developmental Biology Study III

edited by

Lisa Maves

submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: zebrafish; gastrulation; neurogenesis; ciliogenesis; skeletal development; chondrogenesis; heart development; angiogenesis; myogenesis

Non-coding RNAs in Development

edited by

Junichi Iwata

submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-coding RNAs; ncRNAs; microRNAs; long non-coding RNAs; developmental biology; gene regulation; embryonic development; stem cell differentiation; molecular pathways; developmental mechanisms; regulatory networks; epigenetic regulation; developmental disorders; comparative genomics; RNA interactions

Feature Papers from Journal of Developmental Biology Reviewers

edited by

Junichi Iwata

and

Christopher A. Johnston

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6973 | Submission Open

Keywords: development; patterning; signal transduction; model organism; stem cells; gene expression; transcription factor; cell division

Skin Wound Healing and Regeneration in Vertebrates

edited by

Lorenzo Alibardi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertebrates; skin and wound; scarring and healing; skin repair; regeneration

Cilia in Development: Second Edition

edited by

Aimin Liu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: cilia; ciliopathy; motile cilia; nodal cilia; primary cilia; flagella; basal body; rootlet; centrosome; centriole; centriolar satellite; axoneme; transition zone; development

Feature Papers in Journal of Developmental Biology 2025

edited by

Simon J. Conway

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental biology; cellular organization; molecular mechanisms; cell differentiation; embryonic development; tissue development; organ development; regenerative processes; metamorphosis; developmental genetics; rare developmental disorders; RNA biology; transcriptomics; evolution of development; nervous system development; developmental pathways; molecular biology; neurobiology; genetic regulation; disease models in development

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Mojgan Rastegar

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain development; neural stem cells; neurodevelopmental disorders; brain diseases; cellular and molecular mechanisms; embryonic and adult brain

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