Life | Special Issues

Plants: Emerging Bio-Manufacturing Chassis for Bioactive Molecules

edited by

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant biotechnology; metabolic engineering; secondary metabolite; recombinant proteins; synthetic biology; biopharmaceuticals; plant cell culture; molecular farming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Cardiovascular Vulnerability

edited by Ravi S. Aysola

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep-disordered breathing; obstructive sleep apnea; cardiovascular disease; autonomic nervous system; ventilatory control; intermittent hypoxia; cardiopulmonary coupling; hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Bioactive Natural Products: From Exploration to Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Shivankar Agrawal

and

Laurent Dufossé

submission deadline 16 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4041 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary metabolites; in vivo/in vitro biological activity; structural elucidation; molecular modeling studies; natural pigment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Immune Reset and Renal Recovery: Novel Insights into Kidney Inflammation and Repair

edited by Mohanraj Sadasivam

submission deadline 17 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: renal immunopathology; immune reset; CAR-T-cell therapy; B-cell depletion; mRNA therapies; autoimmune kidney disease; lupus nephritis; T-cell tolerance; kidney inflammation; renal regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Applications in Medical and Healthcare

edited by Motowo Nakajima, Walter Stummer and Shun-ichiro Ogura

submission deadline 18 Sep 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21152 | Submission Open

Keywords: 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA); heme; protoporphyrin IX; photodynamic diagnosis; fluorescence guided surgery; photodynamic therapy; cancer metastasis; reactive oxygen species (ROS); oxide radical; heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1); NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2); anti-inflammation; mitochondrial disease; diabetes; infectious disease; malaria; COVID-19

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Gynecology Update: Modern Diagnostic Approaches and Innovative Therapies

edited by Szabolcs Várbíró,

Keszthelyi Márton

, Richárd Tóth and Balázs Lintner

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10099 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic oncology; endocrinology; reproductive medicine; fertility preservation; prevention; women’s health innovation; quality of life; personalized therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Prebiotic RNA: From Autocatalysis and Chirality to Functional Evolution

edited by

Paul Higgs

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA; origin of life; replication; autocatalysis; chirality; ribozymes; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Origins of Life)

Translational Neuro-Oncology: Molecular Insights, Bioinformatics, and Technological Innovations

edited by Felix Mircea Brehar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational neuro-oncology; central nervous system tumors; molecular and cellular mechanisms; multi-omics and biomarkers; bioinformatics and systems biology; artificial intelligence in medicine; radiomics and radiogenomics; precision neurosurgery; experimental and clinical research; therapeutic innovation in neuro-oncology

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

Mucosal Immunity and Immune Memory: The New Frontier in Vaccination and Immunopathology

edited by

Lalit Batra

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open

Keywords: mucosal immunity; hybrid immunity; next-generation vaccines; artificial intelligence; neo-adjuvants; clinical trial; case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Imaging and Analysis of Microbial Motility: From Single Cells to Communities

edited by

Jay Nadeau

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: motility; cell tracking; biofilm; swimming; swarming; Archaea; flagella

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Microbiome Engineering for Sustainable Pest Control Under Climate Change

edited by Abdul Basit and

Youming Hou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome engineering; climate-smart pest management; systems biology; One Health; sustainable agriculture; microbial ecology; plant resilience; climate change; beneficial microbes; evolutionary biology; environmental sustainability; agricultural ecosystems; microbial communities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Liver Disease: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments

edited by Hsien-Hui Chung

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9923 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcoholic hepatitis; artificial intelligence; biomarkers; clinical trials; gut–liver axis; liver cancer; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis; molecular targets; pharmacotherapeutic mechanisms; therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Plant Life: Integrating Multi-Omic Approaches from Molecules to Environment

edited by

Sen Meng

and Fang He

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5866 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant physiology; multi-omics integration; ionomics; genomics; transcriptomics; metabolomics; proteomics; epigenetics; single-cell analysis; environmental stress; molecular mechanisms; systems biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Mitochondrial and Endoplasmic Reticulum Dynamics in Cellular Stress Responses

edited by

Chengmin Li

, Xing Duan and

Changchao Huan

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2771 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondria; endoplasmic reticulum; MAMs; cellular responses; physiopathology; homeostasis; cross-talk; stress; signaling; regulation

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

Spotlight on Veterinary Pathology and Toxicology

edited by

Gheorghe Solcan

and Mario Darius Codreanu

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary pathology; toxicology; advanced diagnostic techniques; pathogenesis; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

From Physiology and Pathology Research to Clinical Insights in Gastrointestinal Disorders

edited by

Doina Georgescu

,

Felix Bratosin

and Ana Lascu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23212 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular signaling; inflammation; oxidative stress; cellular death and proliferation; motility, digestion and absorption; vascular patterns; gut microbiota

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

Advances in Bioprinting, Tissue Engineering, and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Adrian Neagu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16937 | Submission Open

Keywords: model tissues; scaffolds; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; tissue-on-a-chip; organoids

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

Feature Papers in Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology 2026

edited by

Pasquale Stano

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8933 | 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)

Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Honeybees: Second Edition

edited by

Xiao Chen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8564 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenomics; genetics; genomics; functional genomics; metabolomics; functional genes identification; genetics editing; genome selection; genetic evaluation; hybrid breeding; egg-laying; honey production; queen breeding; varroa resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Advances in Personalized Management in Orthopedics and Traumatology

edited by

Tudor Sorin Pop

and

Andrei Marian Feier

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7302 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized orthopedics; hip replacement; knee replacement; patient-specific treatment; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Breeding

edited by Serik Eliby, Nikolai Borisjuk and

Yuri Shavrukov

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6805 | Submission Open

Keywords: doubled haploidy; genetic engineering; genome editing; genomics; marker-assisted selection; molecular breeding; molecular markers; plant biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Natural Products and Modern Drug Discovery: Emerging Strategies Targeting Cancer- and Disease-Related Molecular Mechanisms

edited by

Chia-Jui Weng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5816 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; phytochemicals; drug discovery; bioactivity profiling; pharmacophore modeling; synthetic biology; cancer therapy; microbial metabolites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in the Rehabilitation of Stroke

edited by

Chia Huei Lin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5355 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke; acute stroke; chronic stroke; post-acute stroke; functional recovery; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Prebiotic Chemistry: The Molecular Origins of Life

edited by

Nigel Mason

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5002 | Submission Open

Keywords: astrobiology; astrochemistry; biochemistry; computational modelling; geochemistry; metabolic pathways; lipid formation; peptide synthesis; photochemistry; radiation chemistry; RNA world; self-assembly; systems chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Origins of Life)

Ocular Diseases: Mechanisms, Diagnostics, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

edited by Joanna Dolar-Szczasny

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4438 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanisms of eye disease; oxidative stress and inflammation; neurodegeneration in vision; ocular biomarkers; pharmacological therapies; gene therapy; stem cell and regenerative approaches; precision/personalized ophthalmology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Imaging for Female Patients: Breast and Gynecological Diagnostics

edited by Silvia Gigli, Emanuele David and Giacomo Bonito

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4191 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; breast screening; gynecological cancer; mammography; CEM; ultrasound; MRI; PET/TC; radiomics; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatments of Intestinal Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by Amosy Ephreim M’Koma

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3836 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal disease/disorders; pathophysiology; diagnostics and treatment

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

Research Updates in Hematology

edited by

Eleni Gavriilaki

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3610 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiphospholipid syndrome; complement; endothelium; hemoglobinopathies; hemophilia; leukemias; lymphomas; multiple myeloma; pediatric hematology; thrombosis

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

Advanced Research in Plant–Pathogen Interactions

edited by

Tianye Zhang

and

Bin Yong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3477 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-pathogen interaction; plant immunity; pathogen effectors; host defense mechanisms; autophagy; noncoding RNA; small peptides; molecular plant pathology; crop disease resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Nutrition–Physiology Interactions in Aquatic Species

edited by

Dizhi Xie

,

Songlin Li

and

Kangle Lu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3153 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic animal nutrition; fish physiology; sustainable aquaculture; alternative lipid sources; alternative protein sources; gut–microbiota interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Microbial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing

edited by

Sheng Tong

,

Dexin Wang

and

Guirong Tang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2986 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic biology tools; microbial biomanufacturing; future foods; bulk chemicals; plant natural products

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

Microvascular Research: Advances and Perspectives

edited by

Panagiota Anyfanti

and

Theodoros Dimitroulas

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2796 | Submission Open

Keywords: microvasculature; microvascular dysfunction; systemic diseases; pathophysiology; cardiovascular diseases; hypertension; therapeutic advances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

The Oral-Systemic Link in Chronic Mucosal Diseases

edited by

Ioanina Parlatescu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2491 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral diseases; general diseases; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Agroforestry Systems and Global Change: Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling Regulation, Ecosystem Functions, and Sustainable Development

edited by

Ling Zhang

, Xintong Xu and Xi Yuan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2103 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon and nitrogen cycling; plant–microbe–soil interactions; plant-ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution)

Neurorehabilitation: Technology-Driven Recovery and Functional Rewiring

edited by

Simone Carozzo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2054 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive-motor recovery; neuroplasticity; multidimensional assessment; post-stroke rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Biochemical Modulators in Chronic Diseases: The Antioxidant/Anti-Inflammatory Interdependence—2nd Edition

edited by

Emma Borrelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1916 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; inflammation; redox modulator; anti-inflammatory agents; chronic diseases; antioxidant paradox; reactive oxygen species

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Cardiomyopathies

edited by

Sanjay Sivalokanathan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1889 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiomyopathies; pathogenetic mechanisms; diagnoses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Women's Health and Well-Being: A Focus on Obstetrics and Gynecologic Medicine

edited by Luca Roncati

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open

Keywords: women’s health; gynecology; gynecopathology; preventive gynecological oncology; senology; breast cancer; cervical cancer; sexually transmitted infections; human papillomavirus; autoimmune diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Molecular Underpinnings of Cancer: Pathways to Targeted Therapy

edited by

Rahul Shivahare

and

Joon-Yong Chung

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1650 | Submission Open

Keywords: signaling pathways; tumor microenvironment; cancer metabolism; biomarkers; drug resistance; precision medicine; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

The Biological Impacts of Fetal Alcohol Exposure

edited by Kelly J. Huffman

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; fetal alcohol syndrome; brain development; behavioral development; prenatal exposure

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

Latest Research Updates on Laparoscopy

edited by Niculae N. Iordache and Claudiu-Octavian Ungureanu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1527 | Submission Open

Keywords: laparoscopy; minimally invasive surgery; surgical innovation; imaging and navigation; artificial intelligence in surgery; surgical outcomes; clinical advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Biomaterials for Antimicrobial Applications

edited by

Moorthy Maruthapandi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial biomaterials; translational materials; antifouling and antibiofilm surfaces; antimicrobial coatings; controlled release; diagnostic materials; implant surfaces; infection-resistant implants; wound healing and tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Gender Medicine in Dermatology, Rheumatology and Immunology

edited by

Marzia Caproni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1107 | Submission Open

Keywords: gender medicine; sex and gender differences; immune-mediated diseases; autoimmunity and inflammation; dermatology; rheumatology; immunology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Updates in Human Disease Genetic Research

edited by

Theru A. Sivakumaran

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene discovery; cancer biomarker discovery; GWAS; genetic testing; personalized therapy; genotype–phenotype correlations

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

Parasite Detection, Control Strategies and Risk Factors Related to Reproductive Health in Livestock

edited by

Ioannis Tsakmakidis

and

Ioannis A. Giantsis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock; parasite control; reproductive health; management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

New Challenges in Fracture Management

edited by

Kai-Cheng Lin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 802 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; extremity trauma; orthopedic trauma; orthopedics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

New Insights into Skin Health and Disease

edited by

Jeng-Wei Tjiu

and Mark G. Lebwohl

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin health; inflammatory skin diseases; immune regulation; autoimmune skin disorders; skin cancer; targeted therapies; translational dermatology; long-term disease management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Genetic Regulation of Natural Product Biosynthesis in Medicinal Plants

edited by

Peng Di

and Lin Cheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 708 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; natural products; biosynthesis; genetic regulation; transcription factors; multi-omics; metabolic engineering; specialized metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Wearable Biosensor Methodologies for Disease Diagnosis and Health Monitoring

edited by

Amin Hekmatmanesh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain–computer interface (BCI); electroencephalogram (EEG); machine learning; biomedical signal processing; brain computer interface; health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Cognitive and Imaging Mechanisms in Neurological Disorders

edited by Foteini Christidi,

Anna Tsiakiri

and

Efstratios Karavasilis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurological disorders; cognitive dysfunction; neuropsychological assessment; neuroimaging; structural MRI; functional MRI; multimodal neuroimaing; biomarkers; machine learning in neurology; neurorehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI