Animal Genetics and Genomics
A section of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425).
Section Information
The section “Animal Genetics and Genomics” aims to bring together the most recent advances in interdisciplinary fields of animal genetics and share the knowledge between scientists and professionals. Some of the topics covered in the section include, but are not limited to:
- Applied genetics and genomics in species of economic importance;
- Companion animal genetics and genomics;
- Animal breeding, genome-edited animals and genetic selection;
- Genetics and genomics of aquaculture species;
- Genetics of immune response and disease resistance;
- Animal population genetics, polymorphisms and genome annotation.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Genetic Basis of Pig Breeding and Regulation of Meat Production Efficiency and Quality Control (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Animal Virus Immunology and Genomics (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Genetic Mechanisms of Wild Animal Adaptation to the Environment (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Advances in Veterinary Genetics and Genomics (Deadline: 5 July 2026)
- Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Molecular Genetic Breeding of Sheep (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Molecular Evolution and Mitochondrial Genomics in Animals (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Genetic Improvement and Genome Editing Strategies in Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Breeding (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Genomics and Functional Genetics of Marine Shrimp Adaptation and Breeding (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Genetic Breeding and Reproduction in Livestock (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Genetic Improvement and Reproductive Regulation in Animals (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Genetics and Genomics in Wildlife Health and Conservation Research (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Buffalo Genetics and Genomics (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Genetics, Diversity and Evolution of Molluscs (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Genomic Insights into Animal Evolution: From Phylogeny to Adaptation (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- New Updates in the Area of Pig Genomics and Genetics (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Canine Genomics and Disease Research (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Epigenetic Control of Animal Reproduction and Key Traits (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Genetics, Breeding and Genomic Improvement of Aquaculture Fish (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Hereditary Traits and Diseases in Companion Animals (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Livestock Germplasm Resources, Genetics, and Breeding (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Aquatic Germplasm Resources and Genetic Breeding (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Molecular Genetics and Breeding in Pigs (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Genetic Analysis of the Microbiome and Its Role in Animal Health (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Resistance (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Functional Genomics and Genetics in Insects (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Genetics and Genomics in Aquaculture and Fisheries (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Feature Papers in the ‘Animal Genetics and Genomics’ Section—2026 (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Insect Mitochondrial Genomics and Molecular Phylogenetics (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Evolutionary Cytogenetics and Phylogenetics of Insects (Deadline: 15 February 2027)
- Innovations in Aquaculture Breeding via Genetic Technologies (Deadline: 5 April 2027)
