Submit to Life Review for Life Propose a Special Issue

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Life publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Section

Search by Title/Keyword

Order results

Display

Results per page

Prostate Cancer: 3rd Edition

edited by

Ana Faustino

and

Paula Oliveira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13876 | Submission Open

Keywords: incidence; mortality; diagnosis; histopathology; imaging; treatment; prognosis; case report; animals; humans; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Medical Image Analysis

edited by

Xin Jin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11899 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; deep learning for medical imaging; histopathological image analysis; medical diagnosis; visualization in biomedical imaging; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); X-ray computed tomography (CT); positron emission tomography (PET); medical image fusion

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

New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Developments in Eye and Systemic Diseases

edited by

Zhihong (Jewel) Hu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4458 | Submission Open

Keywords: eye diseases; systemic diseases; oculomics; ocular imaging; eye surgery; retina; cornea; glaucoma; refractive surgery; OCT; OCTA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Alkaloids: Extraction, Analysis and Function Research

edited by

Luciana R. Tallini

and

Laura Torras-Claveria

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4196 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkaloids; biological activity; chemical profiling; structural elucidation; computational experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Physical Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by You Gyoung Yi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4024 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical rehabilitation; musculoskeletal disorders; pain management; range of motion; muscle strengthening; mobility enhancement; physical therapy; manual therapy; AI in rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

AI and Precision Medicine: Using Machine Learning for Disease Diagnosis and Prediction

edited by

Vasilis Nikolaou

and Sarantis Chlamydas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3854 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; machine learning; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; neurological disorders; genomics; diagnosis; prognosis; treatment response; disease-risk prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pancreatic Cancer: Long Survivals

edited by Francesco Leonardi and

Ingrid Garajova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3262 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; long survival; outcome; pancreatic adenocarcinoma; long-term survival; surgical resection; chemotherapy; NGS

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

The Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Carlos A. C. Dias Junior

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2796 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitric oxide; hydrogen sulfide; reactive oxygen species; angiotensin; endothelin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

New Insights into Breast Cancer: Current Controversies and Future Perspectives

edited by

Alejandro Martin Sanchez

, Angela Bucaro and Flavia de Lauretis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1954 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer treatment; oncoplastic surgery; conservative mastectomy; breast reconstruction; sentinel node biopsy; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; integrated therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Novel Breakthroughs in Sepsis and Septic Shock Management

edited by

Iacopo Cappellini

and Vittorio Pavoni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1867 | Submission Open

Keywords: decatecholaminisation; non-amine-based therapy; beta blockers; hormone replacement; levosimendan; Angiotensin II; sepsis; septic shock; septic cardiomyopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

G Protein-Coupled Receptors: Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Receptor Activation and Selectivity: Second Edition

edited by

Rossella Miele

and

Roberta Lattanzi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: G protein-coupled receptors; chemokines; dimerization; beta arrestin; biased agonist; pain; inflammation; neuroinflammation

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Preeclampsia

edited by Feng Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1320 | Submission Open

Keywords: preeclampsia; hypertension; proteinuria; placenta; fetal growth restriction; pregnancy com-plications; implantation

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

From Muscle to Fascia: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Antonio Stecco

Carla Stecco

and

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1065 | Submission Open

Keywords: connective tissue; deep fascia; superficial fascia; retinacula; muscle stiffness; hyaluronan; densification; biomechanics; therapies

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

Advances in Research in Biocatalysis: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kari Stone

and

Daniel Kissel

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochemical; biomedical; biomaterials; biocatalysis; biodegradation; biofuels; bioplastics; directed evolution of enzymes; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Biophysics and Computational Biology)

New Perspectives and Innovations in Prosthetic Joint Infections

edited by Novella Cesta and

Rareş Mircea Bîrluţiu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthetic joint infection; phage therapy; diagnostic tools in PJIs; antimicrobial resistance; biofilm-associated infections; antimicrobial therapy in PJIs; surgical outcomes; surgical management

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

Gynecologic Oncology: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Theodoros A. Panoskaltsis and

Alkis Matsas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic cancer; gynecologic oncology; biomarkers in gynecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovations in Dairy Cattle Health and Nutrition Management

edited by Rasa Želvytė and Ingrida Monkevičienė

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovations; dairy cattle; health; nutrition; rumen; metabolism; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Sports and Advanced Physical Exercise: 2nd Edition

edited by

Nikolaus Cristoph Netzer

and

Stephan Pramsohler

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; sport; performance; physical exercise; sleep disorders; sleep regimens; fractured sleep; sleep at altitude; sleep medications

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

The Interactions Between Cells and Their Microenvironment

edited by

Ping Yang

and

Haitao Nie

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell microenvironment; extracellular matrix; interstitial cells

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

Innovations, Utilization, and Safety of Psychiatric Drugs: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by Josipa Bukić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychiatric diseases; psychiatric medicine; psychiatric pharmacotherapy; psychiatric drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

edited by

Seyed Ahmad Naseri Alavi

and Andrew J. Kobets

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurosurgery; neuroscience; Traumatic Brain Injury; TBI; head injury; imaging; prognosis; labaratory findings; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Characterization, Bioactivity Evaluation and Utilization of Plant Polysaccharides

edited by

Yanchun Deng

and

Xiushi Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant polysaccharides; identification; characterization; functional property; biological activity; health benefit; food packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

The Emerging Clinical Relevance of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Wearable Devices in Headache

edited by

Masahito Katsuki

Tomokazu Shimazu

, Muneto Tatsumoto and Shingo Shimoda

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: headache; migraine; tension-type headache; trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias; medication-overuse headache; primary headaches; secondary headaches; raising awareness; calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies; artificial intelligence; wearable devices; data sciences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Neurobiological and Neuroepigenetic Factors in Childhood Disorders: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Obesity

edited by Elisa Na

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; autism spectrum disorder; hypothalamus; cerebellum; frontal cortex; epigenetics

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

Multidisciplinary Approach for Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Sarcoidosis—the Role of Multi-Centre Registry Development

edited by Vasileios Kouranos, Rakesh Sharma, Thomas Luescher and Khattar Rajdeep

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac sarcoidosis; registry; multidisciplinary

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

Agri-Food Waste Extracts: Structural and Functional Characterization

edited by

Stefania Lamponi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food waste; extracts; extraction techniques; chemical characterization; bioactivity; cytotoxicity and cytocompatibility; isolation of bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Organogenesis and Regeneration: From Basic Research to Medical Study—2nd Edition

edited by

Ying Su

, Junzheng Zhang and Ju Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: organogenesis; regeneration; development; proliferation; differentiation; blastema; signaling pathway

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

Advances in Brain-Machine Interfaces

edited by

Miguel Pais-Vieira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain– machine interfaces; brain– computer interfaces; neurorehabilitation; neuroengineering; neurophysiology

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

Endocrine Mechanisms and Cellular Dynamics in Obesity: Insights and Innovations

edited by Manuel Gil Lozano and Marina Romaní-Pérez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal peptides; adipokines; food intake regulation; hypothalamus; orexigenic; anorexigenic; adipocytes; pancreatic islets; leptin; insulin

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

Advances in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

edited by Mariagiovanna Cantone and

Giuseppe Lanza

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1691 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational neuroscience; clinical neurophysiology; neurodegeneration; neural plasticity; neurosonology; sleep disorders; cognitive decline; non-invasive brain stimulation; nutraceuticals; neurogenetics; transcranial magnetic stimulation; dementia; vascular cognitive impairment; stroke; depression; metaplasticity; motor cortex; motor learning; neurotrophins; transcranial-focused ultrasound

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in the Biomedical Applications of Plants and Plant Extracts

edited by

Rita Kiss

and Annamária Pallag

submission deadline 5 May 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 26093 | Submission Open

Keywords: herbals; plant extracts; polyphenols; anthocyanins; isolation; characterization; preparation; oxidative stress; apoptosis; inflammation; dermatitis; CNS; new target molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Related Disorders: Pathophysiological Traits and Strategies for Treatment

edited by

Jinkwan Kim

submission deadline 5 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10882 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep fragmentation; cardiometabolic dysfunction; inflammation; co-morbidities

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

Unravelling the Molecular Mechanisms of Different Stress Responses in Plants

edited by

Hakim Manghwar

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic stresses; abiotic stresses; plant growth and development; crop productivity; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

MASLD and Its Comorbidities: From Epidemiology to Future Therapeutic Perspectives

edited by

Simona Cernea

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD and comorbidities/complications; diagnostic techniques and biomarkers; clinical trials; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

MASLD and Its Comorbidities: From Pathophysiology Perspectives

edited by

Simona Cernea

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD; integrative physiology; pathogenesis; biomarkers; translational research

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

Ruminant Nutrition Strategies to Improve Feed Efficiency and Reduce Methane Emissions: 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Min

, Tongjun Guo and

Xingzhou Tian

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: ruminant nutrition; roughage utilization; unconventional feed materials; feed efficiency; production performance; methane emissions; feed additive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Personalized Prevention and Treatment in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases

edited by Grigorios Panagiotou

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17557 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; precision prevention; multi-omics; obesity; diabetes and endocrinology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Substance Abuse and Addiction

edited by

Cynthia Wei-Sheng Lee

Tsuo-Hung Lan

and Chieh-Liang Huang

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5682 | Submission Open

Keywords: addiction medicine; opioid pharmacology; substance abuse; addictive disorders intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Innovations in Thoracic Surgery and Medicine: Advancements and Challenges

edited by Paolo Scanagatta

submission deadline 18 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2261 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic medicine; thoracic surgery; lung cancer; artificial intelligence (AI); VATS; thoracic anesthesia; innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovative Perspectives in Physical Therapy and Health

edited by

Carlos Romero-Morales

Gustavo Plaza-Manzano

and

Ricardo Ortega‐Santiago

submission deadline 22 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; health; pain management; musculoskeletal disorders; ultrasonography; rehabilitation; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pain and Therapy: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions

edited by

Francesco Scaglione

and

Arianna Pani

submission deadline 22 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain; nociceptive pain; neuropathic pain; neoplastic pain; pain physiology; pain treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Conservative Management of Chronic Disease

edited by

Jonathan Sinclair

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11044 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function

edited by Marco Duca and

Athos Trecroci

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9874 | Submission Open

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

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

Feature Papers in Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology 2024

edited by

Pasquale Stano

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | Viewed by 337 | 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)

Green Medicine: Unraveling the Medicinal Effects of Plant Extracts and Functional Foods

edited by

Denis Nchang Che

and

Stefania Lamponi

submission deadline 28 May 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 14672 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; phytochemicals; inflammation; obesity; liver disease; oxidative stress; antioxidants; diabetes; skin damage; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Plant Biotic and Abiotic Stresses 2024

edited by

Gastón Pizzio

and

Jie Luo

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 17419 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress; abiotic stress; biotic stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

New Updates in Adipocytes and Adipose Tissue: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kristóf Endre Károly

and

Éva Csősz

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11949 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11941 | 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)

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 8008 | 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)

Bioactive Natural Compounds: Therapeutic Insights and Applications

edited by Vaidotas Žvikas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7964 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Displaying special issue 101-150 on page 3 of 8.

Go to page 1 2 3 4 5

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI