Special Issues

Biology 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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Exploring the Role of Symbiosis in Marine Ecosystems
edited by Alan Verde
submission deadline 1 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: symbiosis; photosymbiosis; chemosymbiosis; endosymbiosis; ectosymbiosis; holobiont; mutualism; commensalism; parasitism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biology)
Roles of RNA Regulation in Cancers
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: transcription factors; non-coding RNA; alternative splicing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)
Mitochondrial Metabolism and Function in Health and Disease submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21681 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial function; mitochondrial metabolism; mitochondrial biogenesis; mitophagy; mitochondrial dynamics; mitochondrial disease; cancer; aging; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)
New Advances and Insights in Animal Genetics and Breeding 2.0
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal genetics; animal multi-omics; sheep and goat genetics and breeding; reproductive traits; molecular mechanism; genetic markers; diversity; non-coding RNA; animal morphological traits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: What We Have Learned and How to Manage Them
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 22226 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; secretomes; migrasomes; miRNAs; senescence; cell renewal; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)
Immune Response Regulation in Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13733 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunoregulation of animals; vaccination; immunomodulators; immune memory; cytokine; biotechnology; immune response; molecular networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology)
Musculoskeletal Biology: Impact of Ageing and Disease
edited by and Anne McArdle
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7557 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal system; joint; chronic disease; frailty; ageing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology)
De Novo Detection of Transposons
edited by Dongying Gao, and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5031 | Submission Open
Keywords: transposons; de novo detection; genome; evolution; activity; data analysis pipeline
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Mechanism of Three-Dimensional Genome Organization and Gene Regulation submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4734 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D genome; enhancer-promoter communication; DNA loop extrusion; cohesin; TADs; contact domains; chromatin loops; A/B compartments; subcompartments; CTCF
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
Pathogenic Factors and Key Pathways of Metabolic Diseases
edited by Aijun Qiao
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4228 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolism diseases; lipid overload; insulin resistance; pathogenic molecules; biomarkers; drug therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
β-Cells at the Center of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3458 | Submission Open
Keywords: beta cell; insulin secretion; cell cycle; mitochondrial respiration; nuclear hormone receptors; Nr4a1; Nr4a3
Microglial Cells in Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3180 | Submission Open
Keywords: Microglia  ; Neurodegenerative diseases  ; Disease-associated microglia (DAM)  ; Microglia activation  ; Alzheimer's disease  ; Parkinson's disease  ; Ischemic stroke
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)
Extracellular Vesicles: Multifaceted Biological Nanoparticles in Health and Disease (Volume II)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2696 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles and exosomes; isolation and characterization; biological activity in development; differentiation; health and disease; therapeutic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)
Metallo-Enzymes as Drug Targets submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open
Keywords: metalloenzyme; drug design; anticancer drug; antibacterial drug; drug target
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Understanding the Genomic Mechanisms of Oncology
edited by Sharona Elgavish and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1225 | Submission Open
Keywords: omics; genomics; proteomics; metabolomics; genome-wide mutation profiling; epigenetics; medical imaging; tumor microenvironment; machine-learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
Host–Pathogen Interactions and Pathogenesis
edited by , Deeksha Tripathi and Saurabh Pandey
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1031 | Submission Open
Keywords: host-pathogen dynamics; infectious disease mechanisms; virulence factors; microbial interactions; pathogenicity; emerging pathogens; immunological response; immunomodulation tactics; infection prevention; disease pathophysiology
Uncovering the Mechanisms of Plant Salinity Stress Response and Tolerance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 767 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic resources; ion toxicity; molecular signalling; nutrient uptake; plant hormones; soil beneficial microorganisms; water relations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)
Unveiling Disease Molecular Signaling Pathways: Targeted Drug Discoveries for Pathway Modulation
edited by Stephen P. Wren
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: signaling molecules; disease mechanisms and pathways; small-molecule therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Biology)
Pathogenic Mechanisms of Hypertension and Neurodegenerative Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; hypertension; stroke; dementia; cerebral vasculature; hypoperfusion; inflammation; microglia; astrocytes; neurons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)
Animal Models of Gastrointestinal Diseases
edited by Yan Hu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases; animal models; digestive system; inflammatory bowel diseases; colorectal cancer; disease pathology; research methodologies; therapeutic interventions; clinical applications; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology)
Unraveling the Complexities of Aging: Inflammation, Immunosenescence, and Aging submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunosenescence; chronic inflammation; aging; age-related diseases; immune system; regenerate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology)
Mining Favorable Alleles for Crop Yield, Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: high yield; biotic and abiotic stress tolerance; favorable gene editing; favorable gene transformation; genomic selection; favorable allele or haplotype identification; pyramiding breeding by molecular technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)
Role of Plant-Fungi Interactions in Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystem Functioning
edited by Yonggang Wang
submission deadline 1 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-fungi interactions; mycorrhizal associations; nutrient cycling; ecosystem functioning; decomposition processes; climate change; sustainable agriculture; microbial communities; restoration ecology; endophytic fungi
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)
Genomic Features and Potential Applications in Sarcomas
edited by Liangliang Wang
submission deadline 4 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcomas; genetic heterogeneity; comprehensive genomic characterization; therapeutic target; treatment strategy; biomarkers
Biological Rhythms and Molecular Clockworks in Physiology and Pathology submission deadline 19 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12559 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological rhythms; molecular clockworks; circadian timing system; circadian desynchrony; circadian disruption; chronopathology; chronopharmacology and chronotherapeutics; chronomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology)
Applications of Stable Isotope Analysis in Ecology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19266 | Submission Open
Keywords: community ecology; population ecology; biotic interactions; food webs; nutrient cycling; ecosystem structure and functioning; disturbance; stability; environmental change; climate change; invasive species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology)
Coping with Temperature Increase Induced by Climate Warming: Trends in Ectothermic Species
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15350 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; climate warming; ectothermic species; geographic ranges; heat waves; evolutionary adaptations; phenotypic plasticity; species interactions; thermal acclimation
Advances in the Fields of Neurotrauma and Neuroregeneration submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14708 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurotrauma; spinal cord injury; traumatic brain injury; neuropathic pain; neuroinflammation; axonal regeneration; postinjury plasticity; neurorehabilitation; cell transplantation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)
Infectious Diseases in Aquaculture: Mechanisms, Detection, and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9401 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; emerging diseases; industry loss; mass mortality; detection; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)
Current Advances in Echinoderm Research
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5507 | Submission Open
Keywords: echinoderms; sea cucumbers; starfish; brittle stars; sea urchins
Multi-omics in Oncology: Discovering Novel Biomarkers and Targets
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2097 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-omics; cancer signaling; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology)
Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Longevity and Aging, Volume II
edited by and Pilar Picallos-Rabina
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2036 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics of aging; cellular aging; gene regulation; genetic mechanisms of longevity; gene expression; genetic modulation; healthy aging; age-related pathologies; genetics of longevity; epigenetic of longevity; epigenetic of aging
Recent Advances in Molecular Allergology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open
Keywords: allergen identification; allergen characterization; cross-reactive allergens; allergen immunotherapy; IgE-binding epitopes; T-cell epitopes; allergen modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Pathology of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1787 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; cardiovascular disease; biomarkers; gut microbiome; inflammation; health policy; diet and lifestyle
Mechanisms of Sex Determination and Gonad Development
edited by Rafal P. Piprek
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open
Keywords: sex determination; sex differentiation; development; gonad; testis; ovary; genes; sex chromosomes; sex hormones; hermaphroditism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Biology)
Application of Bioinformatics to Unravel the Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Biology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer biology; bioinformatics; genetics; epigenetics; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Animal Models for Disease Mechanisms
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 946 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal models; spontaneous models; induced models; disease mechanisms; pathogenesis research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoology)
Regulation and Plasticity in Autonomic Pathways
edited by , Christopher G. Wilson and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular; metabolic; respiratory; neuroplasticity; autonomic regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)
Discovering the Physiological Significance and Regulatory Mechanisms of Circadian Rhythm Generation
edited by Xiaodong Li
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian rhythms; biological clocks; chromatin; transcription; histone; nucleosome; pausing; pause release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
Epigenetics and Functional Studies of Neurodevelopmental Disorders submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevolpmental disorders; epigenetics; natural compounds; inflammation; immune system; environmental factors; exposome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
2nd Edition: Macro-Ecology, Macro-Evolution and Conservation of Animals and Plants
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity conservation; global change biology; plant ecology; animal ecology; geographic information system; macro-genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Biology)
Understanding the Molecular Basis of Genetic Dental Diseases
edited by Yuta Chiba
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diseases; dental anomaly; genetic abnormality related to dental diseases; tooth development; molecular biology of tooth development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Application and Mechanism of Marine Bioactive Substances in Animal Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2848 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine polysaccharides; marine polyphenols; marine antioxidants; marine immunomodulators; seaweeds; animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biology)
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)—Antigen Interactions in Vaccine Development submission deadline 12 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: HLA; vaccine; antigen; antibody; cancer; binding affinity; biophysical modeling; lymphocytes
Lysosomes and Diseases Associated with Its Dysfunction submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6380 | Submission Open
Keywords: activities; mutations; endocytosis; autophagy; metabolism; proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)
Multidisciplinary Insights on Bone Healing (Volume II) submission deadline 17 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20047 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone healing; bone regeneration; bone diseases and related pathologies; bone tissue engineering; bone substitute
Unique Response of Pluripotent Stem Cells to External Stimuli and Stresses submission deadline 17 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5007 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; stress response; differentiation; heat stress; hypoxic stress; oxidative stress; proteotoxic stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology)
Cell Self-Destruction (Programmed Cell Death), Immunonutrition and Metabolism submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24069 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmunity; cell self-destruction; infection; inflammation; immunonutrition; lipotoxicity; metabolism; programmed cell death
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology)
Mitochondria: The Diseases' Cause and Cure
edited by and Ludgero C. Tavares
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15208 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology and clinical aspects of mitochondrial diseases; mitochondrial biology; metabolism; bioenergetic; biochemistry; energy production; disease; treatment; prevention; pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Epigenetic Modifications and Changes in Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9993 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; epigenetics; DNA methylation; histone tail modifications; non-coding RNAs; biomarkers; environmental epigenetics  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroscience)
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