Genes and Environment
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Nexus of Nature and Nurture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Genetic and Environmental Interactions:
The journal investigates how genetic predispositions interact with environmental exposures to influence health outcomes, particularly in relation to cancer. - Molecular Mechanisms of Disease:
Research published in this journal frequently explores the molecular pathways involved in disease processes, including the role of genes, non-coding RNAs, and epigenetic modifications. - Toxicology and Genotoxicity Assessment:
A core focus is on the assessment of environmental toxins and their genotoxic effects, employing in vivo and in vitro methodologies to evaluate the impacts on human health. - Cancer Research and Biomarkers:
The journal contributes to the field of cancer research by identifying genetic mutations, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets, particularly in relation to environmental carcinogens. - Epidemiological Studies:
It encompasses epidemiological studies that examine the correlation between environmental factors and disease incidence, highlighting the relevance of population health.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrative Exposomics:
There is a growing emphasis on exposomics, which involves the comprehensive study of environmental exposures and their cumulative effects on health, particularly in relation to cancer risk. - Long Non-Coding RNAs:
Research on long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) has surged, highlighting their roles in gene regulation and disease processes, particularly in cancer biology. - Precision Medicine and Genomic Profiling:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies focused on precision medicine, utilizing genomic profiling to tailor treatments based on individual genetic and environmental factors. - Artificial Intelligence in Toxicology:
Emerging methodologies utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning for predicting toxicological outcomes and assessing environmental risks are gaining traction. - Epigenetics in Disease Mechanisms:
There is an expanding interest in the role of epigenetic modifications in disease mechanisms, particularly in how these changes are influenced by environmental factors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Mutagenicity Testing:
There has been a noticeable reduction in studies focusing on conventional mutagenicity testing methods, as newer, more sophisticated techniques are being developed and adopted. - Single Environmental Factors:
Research concentrating exclusively on single environmental factors, without consideration of genetic interactions, has become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more integrative approaches. - Basic Toxicology Studies:
There is a decreasing trend in basic toxicology studies that do not link findings to broader genetic or epidemiological implications, as the field moves toward more applied, translational research.
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