Life | Special Issues

Strategies for Controlling Synthetic Cells: Approaches, Models, Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 22 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2943

Keywords: artificial cells; bioreactors; biosensor; cell-free systems; coacervates; controlled behavior; DNA signals; drug delivery; gene expression regulation; liposomes; microcompartments; modeling; molecular communication; nanomedicine; nanoparticles; optogenetics; polymersomes; protocells; signaling; stimulus-response; synthetic biology; synthetic cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology)

Pathogenic Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hypertension: Insights and Implications

edited by Shengyu Mu and Sankar Devarajan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3826 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypertension; cardiovascular disease; blood pressure; pathogenesis

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

Origin of Life in Chemically Complex Messy Environments: 3rd Edition

edited by

Ranajay Saha

and

Alberto Vázquez-Salazar

submission deadline 26 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: origin of life; complex chemical systems ; prebiotic chemistry ; prebiotic metabolisms ; chemical evolution ; prebiotic catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Origin of Life)

Recent Insights in the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Glomerular Disorders

edited by Adrian Constantin Covic and

Gener Ismail

submission deadline 29 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2890 | Submission Open

Keywords: glomerular disorders; pathology; kidney biopsy; immunology; immunosuppresion; vasculitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Medical Image Analysis

edited by

Xin Jin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13599 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; deep learning for medical imaging; histopathological image analysis; medical diagnosis; visualization in biomedical imaging; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); X-ray computed tomography (CT); positron emission tomography (PET); medical image fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Developments in Eye and Systemic Diseases

edited by

Zhihong (Jewel) Hu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6034 | Submission Open

Keywords: eye diseases; systemic diseases; oculomics; ocular imaging; eye surgery; retina; cornea; glaucoma; refractive surgery; OCT; OCTA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Alkaloids: Extraction, Analysis and Function Research

edited by

Luciana R. Tallini

and

Laura Torras-Claveria

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4562 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkaloids; biological activity; chemical profiling; structural elucidation; computational experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

AI and Precision Medicine: Using Machine Learning for Disease Diagnosis and Prediction

edited by

Vasilis Nikolaou

and Sarantis Chlamydas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4474 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; machine learning; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; neurological disorders; genomics; diagnosis; prognosis; treatment response; disease-risk prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Brain-Machine Interfaces

edited by

Miguel Pais-Vieira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4306 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain– machine interfaces; brain– computer interfaces; neurorehabilitation; neuroengineering; neurophysiology

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

Pancreatic Cancer: Long Survivals

edited by Francesco Leonardi and

Ingrid Garajova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4183 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; long survival; outcome; pancreatic adenocarcinoma; long-term survival; surgical resection; chemotherapy; NGS

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

The Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Carlos A. C. Dias Junior

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3975 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitric oxide; hydrogen sulfide; reactive oxygen species; angiotensin; endothelin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Novel Breakthroughs in Sepsis and Septic Shock Management

edited by

Iacopo Cappellini

and Vittorio Pavoni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2136 | Submission Open

Keywords: decatecholaminisation; non-amine-based therapy; beta blockers; hormone replacement; levosimendan; Angiotensin II; sepsis; septic shock; septic cardiomyopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

G Protein-Coupled Receptors: Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Receptor Activation and Selectivity: Second Edition

edited by

Rossella Miele

and

Roberta Lattanzi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open

Keywords: G protein-coupled receptors; chemokines; dimerization; beta arrestin; biased agonist; pain; inflammation; neuroinflammation

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Preeclampsia

edited by Feng Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1574 | Submission Open

Keywords: preeclampsia; hypertension; proteinuria; placenta; fetal growth restriction; pregnancy com-plications; implantation

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

Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Sports and Advanced Physical Exercise: 2nd Edition

edited by

Nikolaus Cristoph Netzer

and

Stephan Pramsohler

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1349 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; sport; performance; physical exercise; sleep disorders; sleep regimens; fractured sleep; sleep at altitude; sleep medications

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

From Muscle to Fascia: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Antonio Stecco

,

Carla Stecco

and

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1323 | Submission Open

Keywords: connective tissue; deep fascia; superficial fascia; retinacula; muscle stiffness; hyaluronan; densification; biomechanics; therapies

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

Advances in Research in Biocatalysis: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kari Stone

and

Daniel Kissel

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1313 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochemical; biomedical; biomaterials; biocatalysis; biodegradation; biofuels; bioplastics; directed evolution of enzymes; environmental remediation

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

New Perspectives and Innovations in Prosthetic Joint Infections

edited by Novella Cesta and

Rareş Mircea Bîrluţiu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthetic joint infection; phage therapy; diagnostic tools in PJIs; antimicrobial resistance; biofilm-associated infections; antimicrobial therapy in PJIs; surgical outcomes; surgical management

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

Gynecologic Oncology: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Theodoros A. Panoskaltsis and

Alkis Matsas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic cancer; gynecologic oncology; biomarkers in gynecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovations in Dairy Cattle Health and Nutrition Management

edited by Rasa Želvytė and Ingrida Monkevičienė

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 498 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovations; dairy cattle; health; nutrition; rumen; metabolism; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Innovations, Utilization, and Safety of Psychiatric Drugs: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by Josipa Bukić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychiatric diseases; psychiatric medicine; psychiatric pharmacotherapy; psychiatric drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Characterization, Bioactivity Evaluation and Utilization of Plant Polysaccharides

edited by

Yanchun Deng

and

Xiushi Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant polysaccharides; identification; characterization; functional property; biological activity; health benefit; food packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Multidisciplinary Approach for Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Sarcoidosis—the Role of Multi-Centre Registry Development

edited by Vasileios Kouranos, Rakesh Sharma, Thomas Luescher and Khattar Rajdeep

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac sarcoidosis; registry; multidisciplinary

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

Agri-Food Waste Extracts: Structural and Functional Characterization

edited by

Stefania Lamponi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food waste; extracts; extraction techniques; chemical characterization; bioactivity; cytotoxicity and cytocompatibility; isolation of bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Organogenesis and Regeneration: From Basic Research to Medical Study—2nd Edition

edited by

Ying Su

, Junzheng Zhang and Ju Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: organogenesis; regeneration; development; proliferation; differentiation; blastema; signaling pathway

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

Advances in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

edited by Mariagiovanna Cantone and

Giuseppe Lanza

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3255 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational neuroscience; clinical neurophysiology; neurodegeneration; neural plasticity; neurosonology; sleep disorders; cognitive decline; non-invasive brain stimulation; nutraceuticals; neurogenetics; transcranial magnetic stimulation; dementia; vascular cognitive impairment; stroke; depression; metaplasticity; motor cortex; motor learning; neurotrophins; transcranial-focused ultrasound

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in the Biomedical Applications of Plants and Plant Extracts

edited by

Rita Kiss

and Annamária Pallag

submission deadline 5 May 2025 | 18 articles | Viewed by 33866 | Submission Open

Keywords: herbals; plant extracts; polyphenols; anthocyanins; isolation; characterization; preparation; oxidative stress; apoptosis; inflammation; dermatitis; CNS; new target molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Related Disorders: Pathophysiological Traits and Strategies for Treatment

edited by

Jinkwan Kim

submission deadline 5 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13140 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep fragmentation; cardiometabolic dysfunction; inflammation; co-morbidities

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

Unravelling the Molecular Mechanisms of Different Stress Responses in Plants

edited by

Hakim Manghwar

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 876 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic stresses; abiotic stresses; plant growth and development; crop productivity; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

MASLD and Its Comorbidities: From Epidemiology to Future Therapeutic Perspectives

edited by

Simona Cernea

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD and comorbidities/complications; diagnostic techniques and biomarkers; clinical trials; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

MASLD and Its Comorbidities: From Pathophysiology Perspectives

edited by

Simona Cernea

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD; integrative physiology; pathogenesis; biomarkers; translational research

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

Ruminant Nutrition Strategies to Improve Feed Efficiency and Reduce Methane Emissions: 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Min

, Tongjun Guo and

Xingzhou Tian

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: ruminant nutrition; roughage utilization; unconventional feed materials; feed efficiency; production performance; methane emissions; feed additive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Personalized Prevention and Treatment in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases

edited by Grigorios Panagiotou

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21919 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; precision prevention; multi-omics; obesity; diabetes and endocrinology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Substance Abuse and Addiction

edited by

Cynthia Wei-Sheng Lee

,

Tsuo-Hung Lan

and Chieh-Liang Huang

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6801 | Submission Open

Keywords: addiction medicine; opioid pharmacology; substance abuse; addictive disorders intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Innovations in Thoracic Surgery and Medicine: Advancements and Challenges

edited by Paolo Scanagatta

submission deadline 18 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3938 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic medicine; thoracic surgery; lung cancer; artificial intelligence (AI); VATS; thoracic anesthesia; innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovative Perspectives in Physical Therapy and Health

edited by

Carlos Romero-Morales

,

Gustavo Plaza-Manzano

and

Ricardo Ortega‐Santiago

submission deadline 22 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3143 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; health; pain management; musculoskeletal disorders; ultrasonography; rehabilitation; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pain and Therapy: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions

edited by

Francesco Scaglione

and

Arianna Pani

submission deadline 22 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2684 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain; nociceptive pain; neuropathic pain; neoplastic pain; pain physiology; pain treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Conservative Management of Chronic Disease

edited by

Jonathan Sinclair

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13314 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease ; conservative management; trial protocol; clinical research; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function

edited by Marco Duca and

Athos Trecroci

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12986 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; training; muscle function; resistance training; HIIT

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

Feature Papers in Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology 2024

edited by

Pasquale Stano

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and construction of synthetic biological systems; innovations in the creation of synthetic organisms; genetic circuits; and biomolecular devices; bottom-up synthetic biology; cell-free synthetic biology; tissue engineering and organoids; bioorthogonal parts; devices; systems; microcompartmentalized systems with soft or hard interfaces; theoretical considerations about synthetic biology; synthetic biology intersection with systems chemistry and bioorganic chemistry; computational modeling and simulation of biological processes; advances in computational tools and models that enhance our understanding of biological processes and systems; metabolic engineering and synthetic pathways; development of novel approaches for the production of biofuels; pharmaceuticals; and other valuable compounds; synthetic biology for approaching evolutionary problems; artificial evolution and in vitro evolution; optogenetics and related techniques; gene editing technologies; applications; and developments; education in synthetic and systems biology; cutting-edge techniques and applications of CRISPR and other gene editing tools; systems biology approaches to understanding complex biological networks; mathematical aspects of systems biology approaches; artificial photosynthesis; applications of synthetic biology in medicine; agriculture; and industry; practical applications of synthetic and systems biology in various sectors; including healthcare; agriculture; and industrial biotechnology; ethical; legal; and social implications of synthetic and systems biology; exploration of the broader implications of advancements in synthetic and systems biology; including ethical considerations and regulatory challenges and social implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology)

Green Medicine: Unraveling the Medicinal Effects of Plant Extracts and Functional Foods

edited by

Denis Nchang Che

and

Stefania Lamponi

submission deadline 28 May 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18166 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; phytochemicals; inflammation; obesity; liver disease; oxidative stress; antioxidants; diabetes; skin damage; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

New Updates in Adipocytes and Adipose Tissue: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kristóf Endre Károly

and

Éva Csősz

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15925 | Submission Open

Keywords: adipose tissue; obesity; inflammation; thermogenesis; adipokines; insulin resistance

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

Interdisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Mellitus: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenges

edited by

Ionela Lacramioara Serban

,

Daniela Maria Tanase

and

Mariana Floria

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14321 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; hyperlipidemia; neuropathy; nephropathy; retinopathy; skin conditions; impaired wound healing; hearing impairment; psychological effects; epigenetic imprinting; molecular profiling; biomarkers; targeted therapy; glucose control; conventional and complementary approaches; stem cell damage; vascular damage and regeneration; diabetes complications

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

Bioactive Natural Compounds: Therapeutic Insights and Applications

edited by Vaidotas Žvikas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10131 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; plant extracts; phytochemicals; analytical method validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

New Advances in Neuroimaging and Brain Functions: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ming-Chang Chiang

and

Chiahui Yen

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9501 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimaging; brain functions; neurological diseases; humanities and social sciences; noninvasive methods; AI deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Fish Nutrition, Production, and Welfare

edited by Liviu-Dan Miron,

Marian Burducea

,

Cristian-Alin Barbacariu

and

Mamadou Kone

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8991 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; fish nutrition; fish welfare; water quality; fish disease; feed additives; rearing systems; modern feeding technologies; waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Applications of EEG in Neural Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rubén Pérez-Elvira

,

Jorge Bosch-Bayard

,

Alessandra Anzolin

and

Giuseppe Augusto Chiarenza

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6110 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; EEG; ERPs; qEEG; EEG mediated patient-therapist interaction; BCI; exoskeleton; cognitive rehabilitation; brain rewiring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Pain Management and Related Complications in the Orthopedics and Neurology

edited by Danilo Donati and

Francesco Castagnini

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2984 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain management of the upper and lower limb; pain management of the spine; orthopaedic rehabilitation; prevention of fall risks prevention and management infections; muscle; tendon; and joint diseases; neurological impacts on musculoskeletal health

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

Human Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology: 2nd Edition

edited by

Giuseppe Grande

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2942 | Submission Open

Keywords: infertility; reproduction; reproductive endocrinology; male infertility; female infertility

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

Microbial Diversity and Function in Aquatic Environments

edited by Xianglong Chen and

Liang Guo

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2070 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic environment; microbial diversity and function; element biogeochemical cycle; interaction between microorganisms and aquatic environments; metaomic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

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