Advances in Genetics of Human Reproduction

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript to the Special Issue ‘Advances in Genetics of Human Reproduction’.

Since the completion of the Human Genome Project and the development of high-throughput sequencing techniques, the field of human genetics has undergone significant advancements. On the other hand, during the last 70 years, fertility rates have decreased worldwide by 50% and infertility has become a frequently diagnosed medical condition affecting over 15% of couples worldwide. It has been estimated that approximately 50% of the causes of infertility are related to genetic factors. The main known genetic causes of infertility include chromosomal aberrations, monogenic diseases, and phenotypes with multifactorial inheritance. The physiology of reproduction involves several paracrine, autocrine, and endocrine processes. They are regulated by a number of genes and any discrepancy in these processes can lead to infertility. As a result, various genetic tests have become essential in determining the genetic causes of infertility. Apart from the accurate aetiological diagnosis, genetic testing is applied for the purpose of prenatal and preimplantation genetic screening and diagnosis in order to improve success rates and reduce risks involved in assisted reproduction. Additionally, during the last two decades, we have become aware of the role of various gene–environmental interactions in infertility as well as age-associated epigenetic changes in infertility and reproductive aging.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect clinical and basic research studies reporting novel insights in the genetics of human reproduction. Original scientific research articles or comprehensive reviews are welcomed, explaining biological mechanisms of human reproduction, such as the roles of different genes and hormones. Articles reporting novel technologies or therapeutic options in the field are welcomed as well.

We look forward to receiving your contribution.

Prof. Dr. Jasenka Wagner
Prof. Dr. Borut Peterlin
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• genetic
• human reproduction
• infertility
• medically assisted reproduction
• pregnancy complications
• recurrent miscarriage