
Biomolecules | Highly Viewed Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Molecular Biology” Section
We are delighted to share a collection of highly viewed papers and some successful Special Issues in the Section “Molecular Biology” that were published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) in 2024 and 2025. What follows is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you.
Relevant papers:
“Neuroinflammation—A Crucial Factor in the Pathophysiology of Depression—A Comprehensive Review”
by Andreea Sălcudean, Cristina-Raluca Bodo, Ramona-Amina Popovici, Maria-Melania Cozma, Mariana Păcurar, Ramona-Elena Crăciun, Andrada-Ioana Crisan, Virgil-Radu Enatescu, Ileana Marinescu, Dora-Mihaela Cimpian et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(4), 502; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15040502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/4/502
“Thyroid Hormones and Metabolism Regulation: Which Role on Brown Adipose Tissue and Browning Process?”
by Laura Sabatino and Cristina Vassalle
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 361; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030361
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/361
“Unravelling the Connection Between Energy Metabolism and Immune Senescence/Exhaustion in Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
by Jente Van Campenhout, Yanthe Buntinx, Huan-Yu Xiong, Arne Wyns, Andrea Polli, Jo Nijs, Joeri L. Aerts, Thessa Laeremans and Jolien Hendrix
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 357; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030357
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/357
“Does Cannabis Use Contribute to Schizophrenia? A Causation Analysis Based on Epidemiological Evidence”
by Sepehr Pourebrahim, Tooba Ahmad, Elisabeth Rottmann, Johannes Schulze and Bertram Scheller
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 368; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030368
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/368
“Pathological and Inflammatory Consequences of Aging”
by Mario García-Domínguez
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/404
“Possible Anti-Aging and Anti-Stress Effects of Long-Term Transcendental Meditation Practice: Differences in Gene Expression, EEG Correlates of Cognitive Function, and Hair Steroids”
by Supaya Wenuganen, Kenneth G. Walton, Frederick T. Travis, Tobias Stalder, R. Keith Wallace, Meera Srivastava and John Fagan
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/317
“PlastiCRISPR: Genome Editing-Based Plastic Waste Management with Implications in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation”
by Puja Palit, Maya Minkara, Maisha Abida, Safa Marwa, Chandrima Sen, Ayan Roy, Md Ridoan Pasha, Paulraj Selvakumar Mosae, Ayan Saha and Jannatul Ferdoush
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 684; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050684
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/684
“Circadian Biomarkers in Humans: Methodological Insights into the Detection of Melatonin and Cortisol”
by Cene Skubic, Urša Zevnik, Katarina Nahtigal, Leja Dolenc Grošelj and Damjana Rozman
Biomolecules 2025, 15(7), 1006; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15071006
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/7/1006
“The Balance of MFN2 and OPA1 in Mitochondrial Dynamics, Cellular Homeostasis, and Disease”
by Paola Zanfardino, Alessandro Amati, Mirko Perrone and Vittoria Petruzzella
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 433; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030433
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/433
“Targeting the Electron Transport System for Enhanced Longevity”
by Marko Radovic, Lucas P. Gartzke, Simon E. Wink, Joris A. van der Kleij, Frouwkje A. Politiek and Guido Krenning
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 614; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050614
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/614
Special Issues:
“Molecular and Cell Biology in Endometriosis and Endometrial Cancer”
Guest Editor: Dr. Jacqueline F. Donoghue
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 48,595+
“Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Cosimo Melcangi
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 34,345+
“Cancer Immunotherapy and the PD-1/PD-L1 Checkpoint Pathway”
Guest Editors: Dr. Simona Serratì and Dr. Francesca Margheri
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 30,835+
“Neurological Disorders: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapy Strategies”
Guest Editors: Dr. Oana Cioanca, Prof. Dr. Lucian Hritcu and Dr. Cornelia Mircea
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 108,475+
“DNA Damage, Mutagenesis, and Repair Mechanisms”
Guest Editors: Dr. Valentyn Oksenych, Dr. Sofie Lautrup and Dr. Péter Csaba Huszthy
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 18,560+
“The Role of Vascular Dysfunction in Neuronal Degeneration and Cognitive Impairment (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. David Lominadze
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 16,425+
“Molecular, Cellular, and Blood Biomarkers in Diagnosis, Prognosis, Monitoring, and Treatment”
Guest Editors: Dr. Jordi Camps, Dr. Isabel Fort Gallifa and Dr. Xavier Gabaldó Barrios
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 22,715+
“Drosophila as a Model System to Study Metabolism”
Guest Editor: Dr. Justin R. DiAngelo
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 11,815+
“Molecular Advances in Mechanism and Regulation of Lifespan and Aging”
Guest Editor: Dr. Mark McCormick
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 38,855+
“Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease: 2nd Edition”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Cosimo Melcangi
Published papers: 8
Viewed by 13,650+