Biology Research and Life Sciences

The fields of biology research and life sciences currently face many challenges, from climate-related health crises and pandemics to food security and ecological resilience. The explosive growth of biological big data, AI-driven research paradigms, and interdisciplinary integration has collectively opened unprecedented avenues to decode life’s complexity and translate discoveries into real-world impact. In response to this urgent momentum, the Biology Research and Life Sciences Section of this journal was established to serve as a dedicated platform for the publication of high-quality, impactful research that advances both fundamental life science insights and practical solutions.

The core intention of this section is to bridge basic biological research with translational applications, thereby facilitating the movement from discovery to implementation. We welcome contributions spanning the entire research spectrum, including molecular/cellular mechanisms, genomic medicine, microbial ecology, climate–health interactions, and AI-enabled biological discovery. Special emphasis is placed on studies that reveal clear genotype–phenotype–function relationships, data-driven innovations, and cross-disciplinary collaborations across biology, data science, and environmental science.

The scope of this section encompasses all sub-disciplines of biology and life sciences, including, but not limited to, the following research areas:

1. Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, structural biology, and molecular biophysics.
• Mechanisms of gene expression, epigenetic regulation, signal transduction, and cell cycle control.
• Protein engineering, enzyme kinetics, and molecular interactions.
2. Genetics and Genomics
• Classical genetics, population genetics, functional genomics, comparative genomics, epigenomics, and metagenomics.
• Genome editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR-Cas systems), synthetic biology, and genetic engineering of organisms.
• Genetic basis of complex traits, evolutionary genetics, and phylogenomics.
3. Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and immunology.
• Host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development, and diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases.
• Environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbiome research (human, animal, and environmental microbiomes).
• Historical and modern applications of natural products (e.g., wormwood-derived compounds) in infectious disease management.
4. Physiology and Developmental Biology
• Human, animal, and plant physiology, neurophysiology, endocrinology, and reproductive biology.
• Developmental mechanisms, stem cell biology, tissue regeneration, and organogenesis.
• Assisted reproductive technology (ART), fertility preservation, and quality management in ART units.
5. Neuroscience
• Molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and neuropharmacology.
• Neural circuits, synaptic plasticity, neurodegenerative diseases, and neuroregeneration.
• Sensory systems, neuroimmunology, and brain–computer interfaces.
6. Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and personalized medicine.
• Toxicology of environmental contaminants, pesticides, and industrial chemicals.
• Natural product pharmacology, herbal medicine, and preclinical evaluation of bioactive compounds.
7. Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
• Community ecology, ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity science, and biogeography.
• Evolutionary biology, paleobiology, adaptation, and speciation in extreme environments.
• Impacts of climate change on ecosystems, habitat restoration, sustainability science, and environmental habitability assessment.
• Pesticide environmental fate, benefits and risks of agrochemicals, and pollution detection methods.
8. Plant and Animal Sciences
• Botany, plant physiology, plant molecular biology, crop science, and horticulture.
• Zoology, entomology, animal behavior, and livestock science.
• Plant breeding, stress tolerance in plants, and phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants (e.g., Melia azedarach).
• Animal nutrition, antioxidant supplementation in livestock, and quality assessment of animal-derived food products (e.g., processed meat products).
9. Biotechnology and Bioengineering
• Bioprocess engineering, enzyme technology, bioremediation, and biofuel production.
• Ultrasound-assisted extraction technologies for natural products (e.g., virgin olive oil) and their effects on bioactive compounds.
• Bioactive peptides, protease inhibitors, and their applications in agriculture and medicine.
10. Public Health and Translational Medicine
• Epidemiology of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV), disease surveillance, risk factor analysis, and clinical outcomes research.
• Cancer biology, screening technologies (e.g., self-sampling for cervical cancer), immunotherapy, and precision oncology.
• Medical tourism, health policy, and ethical considerations in healthcare delivery.
11. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields
• Bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, and artificial intelligence-driven life sciences research.
• Biophysics, nanobiotechnology, and biomedical engineering.
• Biology education, science communication, and interdisciplinary training programs for life sciences professionals.