Molecular Biology
A section of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X).
Section Information
The “Molecular Biology” section of the open access journal Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X) publishes both high-quality review articles and outstanding and well-founded original contributions. Fields of interest encompass, but are not limited to, the following areas: the structure and function of biomolecules, molecular mechanobiology, macromolecular structures, inheritance, cellular processes comprising metabolism, signal transduction, and control of the cell cycle, biomolecular synthesis of proteins and protein folding, post-translational modification of proteins and macromolecular assemblies, molecular self-assembly processes, molecular motors and forces, experimental and theoretical protein structure analysis approaches, and organelle and membrane transport, and exo- and endosomal trafficking. Molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning and gene therapy, in addition to methodologically oriented contributions addressing spectroscopy, electrophysiology, computer-assisted or imaging procedures, and other biophysical approaches, are also encouraged. Contributions addressing molecular biology and the biophysical aspects of cancer or other diseases are also welcome.
Please submit your contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- The Structure and function of biomolecules
- Molecular mechanobiology
- Inheritance of biomoelcules
- Cellular processes, including metabolism
- The biomolecular synthesis of proteins and protein folding
- The post-translational modification of proteins and macromolecular assemblies
- Molecular self-assembly processes
- Molecular motors and forces
- Experimental and theoretical protein structure analysis approaches
- Organelle and membrane transport
- Exo- and endosomal trafficking
- The iophysics of single molecules and macromolecular assemblies
- Cell and biophysical signal transduction
- Molecular techniques
- Biophysical techniques
- The role of biomolecules in cancer and other diseases
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Alterations in D-Amino Acid Metabolism in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Aortic Aneurysms (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Cellular and Molecular Biology of Neurodevelopment (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Immunofluorescent Techniques in Animal Stem Cell Research (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- The Role of Modulating Intracellular Signaling in Immune System (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Fibrinogen and Fibrin in Human Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Novel Drug Targets and RNA Epigenetics in Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- The Role of Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans in Human Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- The Illumination of Biophysical Mechanisms by Hydrogen Exchange: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor S. Walter Englander (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Cysteine and Selenocysteine in Antioxidant Defense, Protein Synthesis and Signaling Pathways (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Early Adversity and the Immune Hypothesis: Call for a Dialogue between Basic and Clinical Neuroscience (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Advances in Liver X Receptors (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Immune Responses in Type 1 Diabetes (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Mitochondria as a Target for Tissue Repair and Regeneration (Deadline: 21 July 2025)
- Advancing Molecular Regulation in Brain Injury Research: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Rehabilitation (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Molecular Biology of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Mechanisms of Gene Regulation in Embryos (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Key Molecules Regulating Plant Response to Abiotic Stress: Transcription Factors and Stress-Induced Proteins (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Genomics and Molecular Biology of Solid Tumors (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Novel Treatments of Stroke (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Molecular Mechanism and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Molecular, Cellular, and Blood Biomarkers in Diagnosis, Prognosis, Monitoring, and Treatment (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Molecular Insights into the Mechanism of Antipsychotic Drugs (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Cannabinoids in Neurobehavioral Modulation (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Endothelial Health in Atherosclerosis: From Function to Dysfunction and Beyond (Deadline: 10 August 2025)
- Inflammation—The Surprising Bridge between Diseases (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
- The Role of Calcium Signaling in Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
- Mechanisms of Schizophrenia: Insights to Unlock the Brain Puzzle and Generate Effective Antipsychotic Drugs (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology of Gliomas (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Tumor Genomics and Liquid Biopsy in Cancer Biology (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in Purinergic Signaling Research: From Molecular Biology to Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- State-of-the-Art of Myology 2024–2025 (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Glutamate and Glutamate Receptors in Health and Diseases, Second Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Cardiorenal Syndrome (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- DNA Damage Response for Targeted Cancer Therapy: Molecular Basis and Mechanisms Pathways (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Endometriosis: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- DNA Damage and Repair in Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Role of Postbiotics on Health Maintenance and Recovery (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- The Role of Vascular Dysfunction in Neuronal Degeneration and Cognitive Impairment (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- New Insights into Hormonal Control of Plant Growth and Development (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Extracellular Vesicles and Their Roles in Cancer Progression (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advances in Microbial CRISPR Editing (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Mitochondria and Central Nervous System Disorders: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms in Skin Disorders (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Drosophila as a Model System to Study Metabolism (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Crosstalk Between the Immune and Nervous Systems (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Molecular Basis and Novel Treatment of Epilepsy (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Signaling Pathways in Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Transcription Factors in Hematopoiesis and Immunity: From Development to Therapeutic Targeting (Deadline: 1 November 2025)
- Skeletal Muscle in Health, Exercise and Aging (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Advances in p53 Research (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Molecular Aspects of Female Infertility (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Molecular Advances in Platelet Disease, Thrombosis and Hemostasis (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Olfactory and Gustatory System (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Mechanisms of Kidney Injury and Treatment Modalities (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Recent Developments in the Biology of Extracellular or Cell-Free DNA, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Recent Molecular Research on Protein Structure and Function (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Lung Cancer: From Molecular Basis to Therapy (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- p53 Family: The Molecular Landscape in Cancer and Beyond (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Biomolecular Insights into Exercise-Induced Modulation of Immunometabolism (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Ion Channels in Neurological and Psychological Disorders (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Exerkines as Mediators of Exercise Benefits: Mechanisms, Functions and Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Calcium Signaling in Cell Function and Dysfunction (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Harnessing the Immune System Against Solid Cancer: New Targets and Novel Therapeutic Approaches (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Melatonin in Normal Physiology and Disease, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Signaling Pathways as Therapeutic Targets for Cancer (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Plant Molecular Stress Physiology—Elucidation of Plant Responses and Defense Mechanisms Against Stress (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Remodeling (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Neuroimmune Interactions in Neuropsychiatric Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Molecular Advances in Mechanism and Regulation of Lifespan and Aging (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Tumour Suppressor Genes: The Guardians of Cell Integrity (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Lung Disease: From Molecular Mechanism to Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- New Insights into Mesothelial Cell (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Mechanisms in Stress-Related Disorders, Anxiety and Fear (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Epigenetic Regulation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells During Development and Disease (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Pluripotent Stem Cells: From Basic Research to Therapeutic Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Metabolic Regulation Used by G Protein-Coupled Receptors (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Molecular Basis and Translational Research in Metabolic Myopathies: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Corrado Angelini, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Molecular Pathways Controlling Platelet and Megakaryocyte Activity (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Archaea: Diversity, Metabolism and Molecular Biology
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Fate and Potential Therapy (Closed)
- Molecular Biology: Feature Papers
- Protein Intrinsic Disorder: Role in Signaling, Regulation and Membrane-Less Organelle Formation (Closed)
- Recent Advances in Protein Phosphorylation (Closed)