Feature Papers in Journal of Developmental Biology 2025

Dear Colleagues,

Developmental biology remains one of the most dynamic fields in life sciences, offering critical insights into how organisms grow, differentiate, and maintain their form. From the molecular to the organismal level, the processes governing cellular organization and development are central to understanding both normal physiology and disease. Recent advancements have expanded our ability to explore these complex developmental systems, revealing novel mechanisms and refining our knowledge of known pathways.

The Journal of Developmental Biology is excited to announce the upcoming Special Issue “Feature Papers in Journal of Developmental Biology 2025”. This Special Issue will spotlight groundbreaking research and comprehensive reviews on the development of multicellular organisms, encompassing all levels from molecules to entire organisms.

We welcome submissions that span the breadth of developmental biology, focusing on either fundamental mechanisms or their applications in health and disease. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Mechanisms and genetics of development;
• Cell differentiation and specialization;
• Embryonic development and growth;
• Tissue and organ development;
• Metamorphosis and regenerative processes;
• Genetics of rare developmental disorders;
• RNA and transcriptomics in developmental biology;
• The evolution of developmental processes;
• Development of the nervous system;
• Integration of developmental biology with other disciplines such as molecular biology, genetics, and neurobiology.

We invite researchers in developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, and related fields to contribute their most significant work. Original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that provide new insights into developmental biology and its applications are highly encouraged.

By gathering a diverse collection of studies, this Special Issue aims to highlight the current frontiers in developmental biology, offering a platform for researchers to share their discoveries and inspire future investigations.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions!

Prof. Dr. Simon J. Conway
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. Journal of Developmental Biology is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). 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.