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Latest Advances in Dermatology: From Molecular Insights into Clinical Applications

edited by

Emilio García Mouronte

and Alfonso Perez-Gonzalez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open

Keywords: dermatology; personalized medicine; molecular diagnostic techniques; targeted therapies; skin cancer; inflammatory skin diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

New Insights into Parkinson’s Disease: From Molecular Basis to Therapy

edited by

Kallirhoe Kalinderi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; neurodegeneration; genes; GWAs; polygenic risk score; therapy; precision medicine; pathways; pharmacogenetics; surgicogenomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Multi-Omics for Diagnosing Diseases: Bioinformatics Approaches and Integrative Data Analyses

edited by

Emanuel Maldonado

and

Imran Khan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; computer hardware; software; and methods; first-/second-/third-generation sequencing; clinical genomics; mendelian diseases; whole-exome sequencing; evolutionary and comparative genomics; whole-genome sequencing; multi-omics; microbiome diseases

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

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Physiological Mechanisms, Clinical Insights, and Epidemiological Research

edited by Thomas A. Agbaedeng

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac arrhythmias; atrial fibrillation; sudden cardiac death; ventricular arrhythmias; electrophysiological remodelling; structural remodelling; omics; risk factors; (epi)genetics; GWAS; PheWas; polygenic risk; machine learning models; natural language models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Algae—a Step Forward in the Sustainability of Resources: 2nd Edition

edited by

Graciliana Lopes

and

Leonel Pereira

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: macroalgae; microalgae; cyanobacteria; bioactive compounds; biomass production; pharmaceuticals; nutraceuticals; cosmetics; food/feed; CO2 sequestrations; water treatment; IMTA; ecosystem services; biofuels; biopesticides; green extraction methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Urinary Microbiome and Genitourinary System Disorders: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mohammad Sajjad Rahnama'i

and

Philip Van Kerrebroeck

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; microbiota; bacteria; 16s-RNA sequencing; bladder; urinary tract infection; urgency; incontinence; lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Effects of Exercise on Susceptibility to Environmental and Disease Stressors

edited by Suzanne M. Schneider

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerobic exercise; physical activity; steps per day; cytokines; exerkines; hepatokines; myokines; adipokines; gut– brain axis; immune function; obesity; diabetes; cardiovascular disease; hypertension; osteoporosis; tumor growth; cognitive function; dementia; depression; sleep disorders; hyperthermia; asthma

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

Bone Remodeling

edited by

Tada-aki Kudo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone remodeling; osteoblast; osteoclast; osteocyte; osteoporosis

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

Epidemiology of Cancer

edited by Francesco Addabbo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer epidemiology; medical statistics; cancer risk factors; cancer health disparities; environmental impact; behavioural risk factors; biomarkers and systems biology; public health intervention research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Updates in Genetic Susceptibility to Cancers

edited by Chia-Wen Tsai

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer genomics; genome-wide association study (GWAS); single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP); genotype-phenotype correlation; prognosis; diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Honeybees: Second Edition

edited by

Xiao Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenomics; genetics; genomics; functional genomics; metabolomics; functional genes identification; genetics editing; genome selection; genetic evaluation; hybrid breeding; egg-laying; honey production; queen breeding; varroa resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Human-Specific RNA Metabolism: Mechanisms, Dysregulation, and Disease Implications

edited by Xiangbo Ruan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-specific RNA metabolism; mechanisms; dysregulation; disease implications

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

Interdisciplinarity in Cardiovascular Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

Anca Trifan

Mariana Floria

and

Daniela Maria Tanase

submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16868 | Submission Open

Keywords: interdisciplinary team; cardiovascular diseases; cardiovascular complications; gastro-esophago-enterology and hepatology; metabolic associated steato-hepatitis; gut microbiota; nephrocardiology; pulmonary diseases; rheumatology diseases; endocrinology diseases

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

Laparoscopy and Treatment. An All-Encompassing Solution for Surgeons

edited by Niculae Iordache and Claudiu-Octavian Ungureanu

submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncological; staging laparoscopy; tool; radical surgery; diagnostic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Interdisciplinarity in Cardiovascular Pathology

edited by

Irina-Iuliana Costache

and

Minerva Codruta Badescu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1034 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; atherosclerosis; cardio-reno-metabolic syndrome; diabetes; obesity; obstructive pulmonary disease; sleep apnea syndrome; low-grade inflammation

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

Etiology, Prediction and Prognosis of Ischemic Stroke

edited by

Vida Abedi

Ramin Zand

and Jiang Li

submission deadline 11 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2603 | Submission Open

Keywords: ischemic stroke; recurrent stroke; etiology; machine learning; artificial intelligence; subtyping; prediction; prognosis; genetic risk factors; lifestyle factors; environmental factors; biomarkers; cerebrovascular diseases; prevention; treatment strategies

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

Dermatology: Inflammatory Disorders and Future Perspectives

edited by

Luca Potestio

submission deadline 14 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10467 | Submission Open

Keywords: psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; acne; rosacea; COVID-19; inflammatory skin diseases

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

Soil–Plant–Microbe Interactions: The Role of Biostimulants and Agro-Environmental Implications

edited by Regina Gabilondo and

Ling Zhang

submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil– plant– microbe system; biostimulants; rhizosphere; fertilizers; availability of mineral nutrients; microfaunal grazing; protozoa; nematode; mycorrhizae; microbial loop

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Biomarkers and Prognostic Markers in Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Dimitrios E. Magouliotis

and Serge Sicouri

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1518 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; cardiovascular disease; prognostic markers; prognostic tools; cardiac disease; aortic disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Mammalian Gametogenesis, Fertilization and Early Embryogenesis: 2nd Edition

edited by

Guo-Zhang Zhu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 928 | Submission Open

Keywords: mammalian reproduction; mammalian gametogenesis; mammalian fertilization; zygote; embryogenesis; spermatogenesis; oogenesis; sperm– egg interaction; zygotic activation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Management of Patients with Diabetes

edited by Paola Simeone

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: prevention; diagnosis and therapies; type 2 diabetes (T2D); type 1 diabetes (T1D); diabetes mellitus; gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Environmental Exposure and Human Health: Morphological, Physiological and Clinical Consequences

edited by

Andrea Di Credico

submission deadline 21 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1631 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental risk; human health; morphological studies; physiological studies; molecular aspects; clinical implications; biomarkers; advanced imaging techniques; risk factors; mechanistic studies

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

New Insights Into Leishmaniasis and Chagas Disease: Focus on Diagnosis and Genetic Characterization of Parasites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Alba Abras

and Cristina Ballart

submission deadline 21 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1129 | Submission Open

Keywords: leishmania; leishmaniasis; chagas disease; American trypanosomiasis; Trypanosoma cruzi; diagnostics; genetic diversity; characterization; neglected tropical disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)

Human Health Before, During, and After COVID-19

edited by Alessia Verduri

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15547 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; telemedicine; pandemic-related anxiety; pandemic-related depression; long COVID; unvaccinated people; new SARS-CoV-2 variants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)

Diet and Vascular Disease

edited by

Natale Musso

and

Federico Gatto

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4582 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiovascular risk; diet; dyslipidaemias; heart failure; human; hypertension; sodium; salt

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

Movement Analysis and Electrophysiology in Neurological Pathologies

edited by

Simone Carozzo

, Francesco Piccione and

Andrea Demeco

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1602 | Submission Open

Keywords: movement analysis; neurological disorders; electrophysiology

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

Advances in Medical Imaging of Animal Models for Human Diseases

edited by

Yihsiu Chung

and Tsai-Hsien Hung

submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; animal models; preclinical research; human disease; oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Musculoskeletal Medicine in Rheumatic Diseases

edited by Florentin Ananu Vreju and Emilio Filippucci

submission deadline 26 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1433 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatic disease; rheumatoid arthritis; spondylarthritis; microcrystal arthritis; musculoskeletal ultrasonography; biologic treatment; disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; imagining techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovative Approaches in Dermatological Therapies and Diagnostics

edited by

Federica Li Pomi

and

Francesco Borgia

submission deadline 28 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: dermatology; inflammatory diseases; skin cancer; non-invasive diagnosis; dermoscopy; confocal dermoscopy; targeted therapy; JAK inhibitors; biologics; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Recent Advances in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal

edited by Miguel Ángel Rosety-Rodríguez and

Jorge Góngora-Rodríguez

submission deadline 28 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal rehabilitation; emerging technologies; virtual reality; artificial intelligence; inflammatory genetics; physiotherapy; sports medicine; functional recovery

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

Sialic Acid and Sialic Acid Derivatives in Biomedicine

edited by

Paola Rota

and

Marco Piccoli

submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: sialic acid; drug development; sialidase inhibitors; sialylation; sialidase; biomarker

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

Gender Medicine: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

edited by

Laura Franza

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

Keywords: gender; gender medicine; LGBTQ + health; health equity in gender medicine; intersectionality; pharmacology; reproductive health; chronic diseases; transgender healthcare; sex-specific healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

What Is Life?

edited by

Jacques Fantini

and André Brack

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17164 | Submission Open

Keywords: definition of life; origins of life; synthetic biology; theoretical biology; quantum biology; water; time; electrostatic potential; DNA; mutations; molecular interactions

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

Recent Advances in Chemosensory-Based Behaviorally, Physiologically, and Molecularly Manipulated Technology of Pest Insects

edited by

Rui Tang

and Nanji Jiang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8213 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect pests; chemosensory reception; environmental cues; neural pathways; molecular function; pest management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Emerging Biomarkers: Recent Findings and Application in Pathological Condition Detection—2nd Edition

edited by

Antonella Angiolillo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4746 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; biological fluids; early diagnosis; laboratory medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Gastrointestinal Health: Clinical Research and Therapeutic Innovations

edited by

Ludovico Abenavoli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4221 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; inflammatory bowel diseases; irritable bowel syndrome; gastroesophageal reflux disease; fatty liver disease; liver cirrhosis; probiotics; mediterranean diet; epidemiology; diagnosis; treatment; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Trends and Applications—3rd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2404 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical physical medicine and rehabilitation; neurorehabilitation; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; orthopedic rehabilitation; pediatric rehabilitation; geriatric rehabilitation; cancer rehabilitation; musculoskeletal pain management; physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech and swallowing therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)

Implications of Bioactive Compounds in Lifelong Disorders

edited by

Guillermo Cásedas

and

Francisco Les

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2097 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; functional food; oxidative stress; metabolic syndrome; neuroinflammation; antioxidant; polyphenols; diabetes; inflammatory bowel disease; natural products; neurodegenerative disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Skin Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology

edited by Mohamad Goldust and Maria M. Tsoukas

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1758 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin technology; artificial intelligence; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Ecotoxicity Effects of Metals and Microplastics on Aquatic Organisms

edited by Chiara Martino

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1576 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic organisms; emerging contaminants; metals; microplastics; defense strategies; cell stress; heavy metals; environmental stress; pollution; ecotoxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Non-coding RNAs: Genomics, Biogenesis, Mechanisms, and Functions

edited by

Yen-Sung Huang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open

Keywords: ncRNA-interacting proteins; ncRNA modification; ncRNA biogenesis; ncRNA degradation; ncRNA decay; function; disease; therapeutic targets

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

A Paradigm Shift in Airway and Pain Management—2nd Edition

edited by

Jui An Lin

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1072 | Submission Open

Keywords: airway management; pain management; ultrasonography; motor activity; nerve block; anesthesia; conduction; regenerative medicine; multidisciplinary/comprehensive care program; transarterial embolization for pain management; joint denervation for pain management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Clinical Management and Prevention of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

edited by

Zoltan Kozinszky

and

Andrea Suranyi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathologic pregnancies; ultrasound; clinical and molecular characteristics; fetal pathologies

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

Prevention Data Collecting Technology or Methodology to Live a Safe, Secure, Comfortable, Healthy and Sustainable Life

edited by

Setsuo Maeda

and

Marco Tarabini

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Sports Medicine: Nutritional Sciences and Nutritional Biochemistry: 2nd Edition

edited by

Roberto Cannataro

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport nutrition; sport supplementation; sport biochemistry; metabolomics; miRNA

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

Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Anticancer and Anti-Inflammatory Agents

edited by Po-Jen Chen,

Yu-Chia Chang

and Shun-Hua Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticancer agents; anti-inflammatory agents; pharmacology; molecular and cell biology; drug design; medicinal chemistry; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; structure– activity relationship (SAR)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Space Medicine Ophthalmology: Insights from Molecular Observations to the Clinical Management of Ocular Risks in Microgravity

edited by Joshua Ong

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: spaceflight; space medicine; ophthalmology; space medicine; microgravity; cornea; retina; ocular surface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Astrobiology)

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Transplantation

edited by Robert Ramm and Sebastian G. Michel

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: xeno- and allotransplantation; ex vivo perfusion; costimulatory blockade; CAR Treg; accommodation

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

Plant Physiology: From Omic Analysis Toward Physiological Mechanism Research: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sen Meng

and Fang He

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant physiology; transcriptome; proteomics; gene regulatory network; bioinformation; omics; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Current Updates in Pharmacoepidemiology

edited by

Payam Peymani

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacoepidemiology; real-world data; medication safety; machine learning; big data analytics; personalized medicine; drug efficacy; population health; pharmacovigilance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

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