Genetics and Genomics
A section of Life (ISSN 2075-1729).
Section Information
This section of the journal Life aims to rapidly publish contributions related to genetic and genomic studies on all aspects of life. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that report significant advances in those fields. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- DNA
- RNA
- gene discovery and function
- gene expression
- population genetics
- genome projects
- comparative and functional genomics
- medical genetics
- complex traits
- chromosome biology
- epigenomics and epigenetics
- statistical genetics and methodology
- genomic assay technology
- sequencing technologies
- bioinformatics
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Cancer Genomics and Transcriptomics: Uncovering New Frontiers in Tumor Biology (Deadline: 30 May 2025)
- Feature Paper in Genetics and Genomics (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Precision Medicine in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 29 August 2025)
- Microorganisms Engineering and Gene-Editing Methods (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Recent Advances in Plant Genomics and Genetics (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Multi-Omics for Diagnosing Diseases: Bioinformatics Approaches and Integrative Data Analyses (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advances in Integrative Omics Data Analysis for Cancer Research (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Breaking the Code: How Genome Sequencing Is Revolutionizing the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases (Deadline: 6 November 2025)
- Unusual Genomic Traits in Their Evolutionary Context (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Recent Advances in Functional Genomics (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Cancer Genetics and Genomics: From Structure to Therapy (Deadline: 31 January 2026)