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SPECIAL ISSUE: Trends in Genetics

Introduction

The Special Issue “Trends in Genetics” highlights emerging concepts, advanced technologies, and transformative discoveries shaping the future of genetic science. This issue welcomes high-quality contributions from molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, clinical genetics, synthetic biology, and related fields.

Scope of the Special Issue

This special issue covers a broad range of genetic science domains, including:

A. Molecular Genetics & Gene Regulation

• Gene expression and regulatory networks
• Epigenetics and chromatin organization
• Non-coding RNA functions
• Gene-environment interactions

B. Genomics & Genome Technologies

• NGS and long-read sequencing technologies
• Comparative genomics and genome mapping
• Structural variants and genome annotation

C. Gene Editing & Genetic Engineering

• CRISPR/Cas, base editing, and prime editing
• Functional gene manipulation
• Biotechnological and therapeutic applications

D. Bioinformatics & Computational Genetics

• AI/ML applications in genomics
• Genetic data modeling and analysis
• Multi-omics integration

E. Clinical & Medical Genetics

• Genetic biomarkers and diagnostics
• Precision oncology and hereditary diseases
• Gene therapy and pharmacogenomics

F. Population & Evolutionary Genetics

• Population structure and diversity
• Human ancestry and ancient DNA
• Evolutionary adaptation mechanisms

G. Synthetic Biology & Systems Genetics

• Synthetic gene circuits
• Engineered genetic systems
• Systems-level genetic interactions

H. Microbial & Environmental Genetics

• Microbiome genomics
• Metagenomics and viral genetics
• Environmental adaptation studies

I. Plant & Agricultural Genetics

• Plant genome engineering
• CRISPR in agriculture
• Genetic traits for stress tolerance

J. Ethical, Legal & Social Issues (ELSI)

• Ethics of gene editing
• Genomic data privacy
• Genetic risk and public health

Article Types Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Review and Mini-Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Case Reports / Case Series
• Technical Notes
• Perspectives / Opinions

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

• Abstract: 250–300 words
• Keywords: 5–7 terms
• Structured sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt; Double-spaced
• Figures: 300 dpi (PNG/JPEG/TIFF)
• References: Journal-preferred style (APA/Vancouver)

Important Dates

• Call for Papers Opens till: 5 December 2025
• Submission Deadline: 20 December 2025
• Review Timeline: 2–3 weeks
• Final Acceptance: 3–4 weeks
• Publication Date: 25 January 2026

Benefits to Authors

• High visibility and global reach
• Fast peer review and publication
• DOI for all published articles

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

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Discounts may apply for students and corresponding authors from eligible countries.

Submission Process

Manuscripts can be submitted via:
Online Submission System: Online Submissions
Email: SpecialIssue@jscimedcentral.org

Contact Information

Editorial Office – Special Issue: Trends in Genetics
Email: specialissue@jscimedcentral.org