Special Issues

Genes 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. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM 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. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Genetics of Motor Neuron Diseases submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13468 | Submission Open
Keywords: motor neuron disease; familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (fALS); gene therapy; antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs); precision medicine; novel therapeutic approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Poultry Breeding: Genetics and Genomics submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11103 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; epigenetics; gene regulation; multi-omics data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Breeding of Aquaculture submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10768 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic breeding; gene function; genomics; gene editing; genetic mechanism; population genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Research on Genetics and Genomics of Cattle
edited by Hanfang Cai
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8268 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; regulatory mechanisms; epigenetics; transcriptome; proteome; sequencing; gene; polymorphisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Livestock Genomics, Genetics and Breeding
edited by and Naiyi Xu
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6907 | Submission Open
Keywords: goat; sheep; cattle; horse; rabbit; traits; molecular mechanism; molecular breeding; multi-omics; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics and Breeding of Polyploid Plants submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6083 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytogenetics; epigenetics; evolutionary genetics; forage grass improvement; genetic diversity; genetic resources; genetic systems; genomics analysis; molecular genetic; phylogenetic analysis; plant breeding; plant reproduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics of Obesity
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4766 | Submission Open
Keywords: Obesity; Overweight; Body mass index; Body fat; Children; Genes; Copy number variants; Epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
DNA Damage and Repair in Microorganisms, Plants and Mammalian Systems submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4627 | Submission Open
Keywords: DNA damage and repair; genome instability; DNA replication; cancer; mitochondrial genome integrity; neurodegeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Plant Plastid Genome and Phylogenetics
edited by Guiqi Bi, Min Cao and Luodong Huang
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3206 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant plastid genome; phylogenetics; comparative genomics; evolutionary biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
RNAs in Biology
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3017 | Submission Open
Keywords: regulatory RNAs; non-coding RNAs; RNA in disease and therapy; RNA modifications; including editing; RNA– RNA interactions; including microRNAs; RNA in transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation; non-coding RNA in epigenetic regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section RNA)
Breeding and Genetics of Pig
edited by Longchao Zhang, and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2318 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; genome selection; GWAS; molecular genetics; multi-omics; pig
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genome-Wide Identification: Recent Trends in Genomic Studies, Volume II
edited by , Hailan Liu and Lide Han
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1231 | Submission Open
Keywords: GWAS; linkage mapping; complex disease; complex traits; association testing; linear mixed model; rare-variant association; related individuals; longitudinal traits; functional regression; gene association analysis; pathway association analysis; gene– environment interactions; variable selection; genetic relationship matrix; population stratification; CNV association; multi-ancestry meta-analysis; transcriptome-wide association; phenome-wide association; proteome-wide association
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Carbon and Nitrogen Metabolism of Plant Development
edited by and Fengxia Li
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: nitrogen signaling transduction; nitrogen metabolism; nitrogen absorption; nitrogen utilization efficiency; nitrate; stress; light; carbon assimilation; carbon metabolism; carbon dioxide fixation; energy; hormones (br; aba; iaa; etc.); carbon and nitrogen balance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
The Influence of Genetics, and Epigenetics on Cellular Consequences in Aging and Age-Related Diseases
edited by Oliver Bischof
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular senescence; aging cell aging; age-related diseases; integrative OMICS; inflammation; microbiome; genome instability; metabolism; precision medicine; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Improvement of Aquatic Species
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5391 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic species; comparative genetics; genomics; transcriptomics; genetic diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Breeding and Genetics in Wheat
edited by Chunjiang Zhou, and Shuo Zhou
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1125 | Submission Open
Keywords: wheat; multi-omics; gene cloning; genomic research; biotic and abiotic stresses; functional genes; regulation network; yield traits; quality traits; marker-assisted selection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinformatics; computational genomics; computational biology; genomics; genome annotation; sequence alignment; variant; metagenomic; high-throughput sequencing; single-cell sequencing; gene expression analysis; multi-dimensional omics; systems biology; evolutionary and phylogenetic analysis; AI and machine learning methods in bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Advances in Molecular Microbiology and Parasitology submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; bacteria; protists; parasites; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; genetics; drug resistance; molecular evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Genetics and Genomics)
Epigenetic Modifications for Cancer Therapy
edited by Shasha Yin
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; epigenetics; DNA methylation; RNA methylation; histone modifications; non-coding RNAs; chromatin remodelers; regulator of epigenetics; epigenetics in metabolic reprogramming; epi-drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epigenomics)
Genetics of Disease Resistance in Wheat
edited by Zaifeng Li
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: wheat; genetics; pathogens; R-genes; disease resistance; genetic gain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Commemorating the Launch of the Section "Cytogenomics"
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 17390 | Submission Open
Keywords: genome assembly; chromosome evolution; zoo-FISH; comparative genomics; chromosome painting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cytogenomics)
Statistical Methods for Genetic Epidemiology submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11227 | Submission Open
Keywords: family and twin study; GWAS; heritability; polygenic risk score; multi-omics; imaging genetics; eQTL; gene– environment interaction; epigenetics; Mendelian randomization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Research Progress in Hematological Malignancies: A Molecular Genetics Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6827 | Submission Open
Keywords: leukemia; lymphoma; myeloma; histiocytic neoplasms; precursor neoplasms; genetic tumor syndromes; germline predisposition to malignancy; WHO classification; immunotherapy; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetics and Genomics of Sheep and Goat
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5515 | Submission Open
Keywords: goat; sheep; genetics; muscle development; fat deposition; regulatory; network; sequencing; function; co-expression; transcriptomics; physiological regulation of animal reproduction; mechanism; QTL; reproduction trait; cashmere production trait
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Basis and Genetics of Intellectual Disability submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3239 | Submission Open
Keywords: ID-related genes; new syndromic and non-syndromic forms of ID; neurodevelopmental disorders; genotype– phenotype correlations; non-coding RNAs and ID; next-generation sequencing; chromosome microarray analysis; animal models; iPSCs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Molecular Mechanism of Genetic Breeding of Economic Fish
edited by Haiyang Yu
submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: economic fish; molecular biology; genetic breeding; whole-genome selection breeding; sex determination and differentiation; disease or stress resistant breeding; molecular marker assistant breeding; genome editing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Advances in Human Genetics and Multi-omics
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6245 | Submission Open
Keywords: GWAS; multi-omics; biome; machine learning; complex diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Breeding and Functional Genomics in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4350 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal breeding; genetic marker; RNA-seq; genome; population genetics; economical important traits; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Gene Regulation and Bioinformatics
edited by Jinghua Zhao and
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2361 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene regulatory networks; epigenomics; machine learning algorithms; network-based analysis; non-coding RNAs; bioinformatics  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Genetics and Clinical Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1022 | Submission Open
Keywords: nucleotide DNA; mitochondrial DNA; human disease; mendelian diseases; copy number variation; molecular genetics; chromosome abnormality; genetic genealogy; epigenetics; causal analyses; bioinformatics; animal models; functional studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Breeding and Genomics of Coarse Cereals
edited by Huaiqing Hao
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic breeding; genomics; coarse grains; genome selection; quality traits; food; nutrition; modern breeding methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Markers and Liquid Biopsy for Kidney Diseases submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11119 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular markers; renal cell carcinoma; kidney transplantation; nephropathy; chronic kidney disease; acute kidney injury; kidney biopsy; liquid biopsy; liquid biopsy technology; circulating DNA or RNA; extracellular vesicles; exosomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
edited by , and Stephen G. Kahler
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5109 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; intellectual disabilities; autism spectrum disorder; mitochondria; neuroinflammation; epigenetics; transcriptomics; genetic syndromes; polygenetic interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Population Genetics of Wildlife Animals
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3906 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity OR genetic variation; genetic structure; population differentiation; population demography; selection; evolution; conservation; subpopulations OR matapopulation; gene flow and genetic drift; balancing selection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Abiotic Stress in Plants: Molecular Genetics and Genomics
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3291 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; horticulture; gene family; transcriptomics; omics; medicinal plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Gene Regulation of Ripening, Senescence and Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops
edited by Shaolan Yang
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3188 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural crops; fruits; flowers; tea; nuts; ripening; senescence; stress resistance gene regulation; genetics; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genomic Mosaicism in Human Development and Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2671 | Submission Open
Keywords: mosaicism; mutations; development; disorder; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Omic Study and Genes in Fish Sex Determination and Differentiation
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open
Keywords: sex determination; sex differentiation; gametogenesis; genomics; chromosome evolution; post-translational modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Multi-Omics, Bioinformatics & Cancers
edited by Shanye Yin
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer genetics; bioinformatics; multi-omics; drug resistance; immune
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinformatics)
Advances in Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology Research
edited by Eric Liao
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: craniofacial; morphology; genetics; neural crest; periderm; orofacial cleft; craniosynostosis; tooth; calvarial stem cell
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Genetics and Genomic Advances in Rare Diseases and Common Challenges
edited by Alba Sanchis-Juan and Nehir E Kurtas
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare diseases; genome sequencing; long-read sequencing; structural variants; short-tandem repeat expansions; rare variant association analysis; non-coding variants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Non-coding RNAs in Human Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 10427 | Submission Open
Keywords: miRNAs; siRNAs; piRNAs; circRNAs; lncRNAs; human diseases; biomarker; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases)
Autoimmune Disease Genetics Volume II submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7017 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune disease; endocrine gland; genetic syndrome; genetic polymorphism; genetic pathomechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Human Genetics: Diseases, Community, and Counseling submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5532 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic counseling; genetic testing; genetic screening; rare diseases; biobanking; health policies; patient registries; patient organizations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetic Diagnosis)
The Genetics and Evolution of Multicellularity
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5529 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolution; multicellularity; cell differentiation; phenotypic plasticity; gene co-option; gene regulation; comparative genomics; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Abiotic Stress in Plants: Genetics and Genomics
edited by and Zenglin Zhang
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5529 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; epigenetic modifications; stress tolerance; stress signaling; molecular mechanism; functional analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Genetics and Genomics of Rice submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4486 | Submission Open
Keywords: genome-wide association studies; QTL mapping; map-based cloning; germplasm resource mining; genetic diversity analysis; genome editing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Medicinal Plant Research from an Omics Perspective
edited by Linfang Huang
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2352 | Submission Open
Keywords: Transcriptomics; Proteomics  ; Metabolomics; Chloroplast genome; Mitochondrial genomes; Medicinal plants; Microbiomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
Animal Viruses Molecular Biology
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal viruses; zoonotic viruses; function of genes; pathogenicity; immunity; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Genomics)
Genetics and Evolution of Insects
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect molecular genetics; insect genomics; insect molecular evolution; insect molecular identification; evolutionary biology of insects; genetics and evolution of social behavior; genetics and evolution of migration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
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