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Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function

edited by Marco Duca and

Athos Trecroci

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16768 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; training; muscle function; resistance training; HIIT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Conservative Management of Chronic Disease

edited by

Jonathan Sinclair

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14826 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease ; conservative management; trial protocol; clinical research; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Feature Papers in Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology 2024

edited by

Pasquale Stano

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and construction of synthetic biological systems; innovations in the creation of synthetic organisms; genetic circuits; and biomolecular devices; bottom-up synthetic biology; cell-free synthetic biology; tissue engineering and organoids; bioorthogonal parts; devices; systems; microcompartmentalized systems with soft or hard interfaces; theoretical considerations about synthetic biology; synthetic biology intersection with systems chemistry and bioorganic chemistry; computational modeling and simulation of biological processes; advances in computational tools and models that enhance our understanding of biological processes and systems; metabolic engineering and synthetic pathways; development of novel approaches for the production of biofuels; pharmaceuticals; and other valuable compounds; synthetic biology for approaching evolutionary problems; artificial evolution and in vitro evolution; optogenetics and related techniques; gene editing technologies; applications; and developments; education in synthetic and systems biology; cutting-edge techniques and applications of CRISPR and other gene editing tools; systems biology approaches to understanding complex biological networks; mathematical aspects of systems biology approaches; artificial photosynthesis; applications of synthetic biology in medicine; agriculture; and industry; practical applications of synthetic and systems biology in various sectors; including healthcare; agriculture; and industrial biotechnology; ethical; legal; and social implications of synthetic and systems biology; exploration of the broader implications of advancements in synthetic and systems biology; including ethical considerations and regulatory challenges and social implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology)

New Updates in Adipocytes and Adipose Tissue: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kristóf Endre Károly

and

Éva Csősz

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18382 | Submission Open

Keywords: adipose tissue; obesity; inflammation; thermogenesis; adipokines; insulin resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Interdisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Mellitus: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenges

edited by

Ionela Lacramioara Serban

,

Daniela Maria Tanase

and

Mariana Floria

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16248 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; hyperlipidemia; neuropathy; nephropathy; retinopathy; skin conditions; impaired wound healing; hearing impairment; psychological effects; epigenetic imprinting; molecular profiling; biomarkers; targeted therapy; glucose control; conventional and complementary approaches; stem cell damage; vascular damage and regeneration; diabetes complications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Bioactive Natural Compounds: Therapeutic Insights and Applications

edited by Vaidotas Žvikas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11202 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; plant extracts; phytochemicals; analytical method validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Fish Nutrition, Production, and Welfare

edited by Liviu-Dan Miron,

Marian Burducea

,

Cristian-Alin Barbacariu

and

Mamadou Kone

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9538 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; fish nutrition; fish welfare; water quality; fish disease; feed additives; rearing systems; modern feeding technologies; waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Applications of EEG in Neural Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rubén Pérez-Elvira

,

Jorge Bosch-Bayard

,

Alessandra Anzolin

and

Giuseppe Augusto Chiarenza

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6425 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; EEG; ERPs; qEEG; EEG mediated patient-therapist interaction; BCI; exoskeleton; cognitive rehabilitation; brain rewiring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Pain Management and Related Complications in the Orthopedics and Neurology

edited by Danilo Donati and

Francesco Castagnini

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3484 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain management of the upper and lower limb; pain management of the spine; orthopaedic rehabilitation; prevention of fall risks prevention and management infections; muscle; tendon; and joint diseases; neurological impacts on musculoskeletal health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Human Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology: 2nd Edition

edited by

Giuseppe Grande

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3195 | Submission Open

Keywords: infertility; reproduction; reproductive endocrinology; male infertility; female infertility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive and Developmental Biology)

Strategies for Enchancing the Production in Plant

edited by

Zhiyong Li

,

Xiaohong Tong

, Jie Huang and Xixi Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1678 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic improvement; biostimulants; nutrient management; synthetic biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Diagnostic Imaging in Colorectal Cancer

edited by

Filippo Crimì

and Chiara Zanon

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1588 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; artificial intelligence; texture analysis; ultrasound; magnetic resonance imaging; PET/MRI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Advances in Vascular Health and Metabolism

edited by Ana Blazquez-Medela

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular; cardiometabolic disease; adipogenesis; atherosclerosis; obesity; overweight; peripheral artery disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Molecular Biomarkers in Inflammatory Disease

edited by Stelvio Tonello

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open

Keywords: cytokines; chemokines; and immune mediators as pharmacodynamic biomarkers; genomic and epigenomic contributions to drug response variability; proteomic and metabolomic profiling to guide pharmacotherapy in inflammation; biomarker-driven strategies for drug development and personalized treatment; mechanistic studies on drug– biomarker interactions and their clinical relevance; novel biomarkers for predicting adverse drug reactions in inflammatory diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Role of Mitochondria in the Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by Yuriana Oropeza-Almazán and Héctor Chapoy-Villanueva

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); mitochondria; mitochondrial dysfunction; ATP production; mitochondrial fission; mitochondrial fusion; electron transport chain; oxidative phosphorylation; mitophagy; cardiac hypertrophy; myocardial infarction; IR injury; mitochondrial ROS; ROS signaling; ion homeostasis; cardiac arrhythmias

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Advances in Knee Osteoarthritis and Photobiomodulation Therapy

edited by

Martin Bjørn Stausholm

,

Jan Magnus Bjordal

, Roberta Chow and

Mark I. Johnson

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee osteoarthritis; light-emitting diode therapy; low-level laser therapy; high-intensity laser therapy; photobiomodulation therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Sustainable Agroforestry: Molecular Strategies for Integrated Pest and Disease Management

edited by Gothandapani Sellamuthu and Kanakachari Mogilicherla

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable agroforestry; integrated pest management; genomics; transcriptomics; CRISPR technology; RNAi; plant– microbe interactions; biopesticides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Cancer Genomics and Transcriptomics: Uncovering New Frontiers in Tumor Biology

edited by

Panagiotis Adamopoulos

and Panagiotis Tsiakanikas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: transcriptomic profiling; tumor heterogeneity; integrative omics; non-coding RNAs; oncogenes

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

Vision Science and Optometry

edited by

Elvira Orduna-Hospital

and

Ana Sanchez-Cano

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 13966 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical optometry; eye movements and binocular vision; aberrometry; accommodation; color vision; anterior and posterior poles; circadian light

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pediatric Ophthalmic Pathology—Integrating Clinical and Basic Research

edited by

Antionette L. Williams

and Brenda L. Bohnsack

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital eye anomalies; anterior segment disorders; genetic eye disorders; pediatric eye conditions; pediatric ophthalmology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Atherosclerosis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Damiano D’Ardes

and

Ilaria Rossi

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1206 | Submission Open

Keywords: atherosclerosis; cardiovascular risk; hypercholesterolemia; hypertension; inflammation; cardiovascular prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Exploring Enteric Glia: Implications for Gastrointestinal and Systemic Disorders

edited by Vladimir Grubišić

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 925 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis; gut– liver axis; gut– pancreas axis; intestinal epithelial barrier function; intestinal vascular barrier function; myenteric plexus barrier; neuro– glia– immune interactions; metabolic disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Advances in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

edited by

Yu-Jang Su

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medicine; critical care; trauma; infectious diseases; elderly

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Topographic and Functional Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michael L. Pretterklieber

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle; bone; joint; peripheral nerve; motor innervation; proprioception; anatomical variant; radiologic imaging; development; comparative anatomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Novel Biomarkers and Emerging Immune/Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors

edited by

Weijie Ma

and Liang Lu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid tumor; biomarker; molecular targets; tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs); oncogenic driver mutation; acquired resistance; precision oncology; cancer; next-generation sequence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Global Developments in Musculoskeletal Health Research and Practice

edited by Stefanie Krauth,

Clive Kelly

and John A. Hammond

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; therapeutics; epidemiological studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)

Cell Asymmetry and Polarity: Guiding Cellular Behavior and Development: Second Edition

edited by

Tadahiro Nagaoka

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell asymmetry; cell polarity; tissue morphogenesis; planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway; Wnt pathway; therapeutic implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering)

Therapeutic Approaches of Marine Natural Products in Health and Disease

edited by Thilina U. Jayawardena and D. P. Nagahawatta

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine natural products; bioactive compounds; drug discovery; therapeutic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Gut Microbes Associating with the Host

edited by

Jianmin Chai

and

Kun Li

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 915 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbes; microbiome; animals; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Antibiotic Resistance in Biofilm: 2nd Edition

edited by

Adriana Morar

submission deadline 16 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7628 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilm; food industry; antimicrobial resistance; antibiotic resistance gene transfer; antibiofilm activity; control strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Advances in the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism

edited by

Egidio Imbalzano

and

Marco Vatrano

submission deadline 16 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2793 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary hypertension; pulmonary embolism; therapy; cardiac imaging; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

New Restorative Technologies in the Management and Characterization Techniques of the Hard and Soft Tissues of Oral Cavity

edited by

Ilaria Giovannacci

, Silvia Pizzi and Careri Maria

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1477 | Submission Open

Keywords: microscopy analysis imaging; jaw bone; oral mucosa; autofluorescence; adhesive dentistry; oral surgery; regenerative medicine; lasers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Nutrition, Exercise and Stress

edited by Maleah Holland-Winkler

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; exercise; stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Innovative Strategies in Insecticide Resistance and Sustainable Pest Management

edited by Chengwang Sheng,

Jinda Wang

and

Bin Zhu

submission deadline 27 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1578 | Submission Open

Keywords: insecticide resistance; sustainable pest management; integrated pest management; bioinsecticides; physical pest control; gene editing; insect sterilization; transgenic technology; molecular targets for pesticides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

From Stem Cells to Embryos, Congenital Anomalies and Epidemiology

edited by

Maria Eleni Manthou

, Soultana Meditskou and

Paschalis Theotokis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18905 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cell research; human embryonic development; birth defects epidemiology; birth defects prevalence; maternal and fetal medicine; congenital anomalies prevention; ultrasound evaluation; pre-birth assessment; prenatal screening; healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)

Retinal Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutics

edited by

Soo-Young Kim

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15324 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal disease; inflammatory disease; genetic diseases; ocular drug development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

New Horizons of Adipose Tissue Disorders: From Hormonal Issues to Loose Connective Disease

edited by

Laura Patton

and

Guido Gabriele

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14006 | Submission Open

Keywords: adipose tissue; lipedema; lymphedema; obesity; matrix; vascular and lymphatic disorder; connective tissue diseases; dysbiosis; inflammation; pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

New Insights into Allergic Eye Diseases

edited by

De Gaulle I. Chigbu

and

Livio Vitiello

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12408 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergy; IgE; IL-4; IL-5; IL-13; TNF-alpha; mast cells; eosinophils; Th1 cells; Th2 cells; therapeutics; immunopathogenesis; immunopathology; conjunctivitis; keratoconjunctivitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Nutritional Supplements and Cardiovascular Function in Athletes and Sedentary People

edited by

Ines Drenjančević

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6503 | Submission Open

Keywords: athletes; sedentary; eating habits; nutrition; endothelium; microcirculation; vascular function; nutritional supplements; oxidative stress; antioxidants; NRF2-signaling pathway; functional food; cardiovascular function; prevention; physical activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Recent Advances in Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal and Soft-Tissue Disorders

edited by

Marco Gesi

,

Mario Vetrano

, Maria Chiara Vulpiani, Maria Cristina D'Agostino, Larisa Ryskalin and Federica Fulceri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4761 | Submission Open

Keywords: shockwave; tissue regeneration; pain; functional recovery and healing; physical medicine and rehabilitation; clinical applications; imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Endoscopic, Surgical, and Interventional Radiological Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by

Beata Jabłońska

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4687 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal disease; endoscopic cystogastrostomy; endoscopic biliary prosthesis; endoscopic pancreatic prosthesis; endoscopic necrosectomy; esophagectomy; gastrectomy; bowel resection; colectomy; pancreatectomy; hepatectomy; liver transplantation; gastroenterology; surgery; interventional radiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovative Applications of Extracellular Vesicles: From Diagnostics to Drug Delivery

edited by Alessandra Lo Cicero

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4143 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; exosomes; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; biomarkers; diagnostics; cell-cell communication; drug delivery; therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Eye Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd Edition

edited by

Alba Martín-Gil

and Laura De Diego-García

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3934 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular treatment; ocular diseases; retina; anterior eye; posterior eye; ocular biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Musculoskeletal Pain and Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

edited by

Antonio Stecco

and

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3601 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain; connective tissue; musculoskeletal disorders; fascia; muscles; tendons; ligaments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Epidemiology Studies of Cardiovascular Diseases in Older Adults

edited by Nadya Kagansky

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3539 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases in older adults; gerontology; hypertension; hyperlipidemia; diabetes; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)

Revolutionizing Neuroregeneration

edited by

Kiminobu Sugaya

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3486 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; neuroregeneration; stroke; regenerative therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering)

Bone Remodeling

edited by

Tada-aki Kudo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3349 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone remodeling; osteoblast; osteoclast; osteocyte; osteoporosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering)

Physiological Responses of Plants Under Abiotic Stresses

edited by Dawei Shi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3071 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; woody plants; horticultural plants; physiological responses; abiotic stresses; photosynthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Current Advances in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Hakyoung Kim

, Daesik Yang and

Zhiwei Hu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2539 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; underlying lung disease; radiotherapy; systemic therapy; survival outcomes; complication; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Neuroinflammation in Huntington’s Disease: Detrimental Crosstalk

edited by

Michele D'Angelo

and

Vanessa Castelli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2280 | Submission Open

Keywords: Huntington’ s disease; mutant huntingtin (mHtt) protein; central nervous system; mutated protein; glial cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

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