IUBMB LIFE
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Researchers to the Future of Life Sciences
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Molecular and Cellular Biology:
Research articles focusing on the molecular mechanisms of cellular processes, including signal transduction, gene expression, and cellular metabolism. - Cancer Biology:
Studies on the biochemical and molecular basis of cancer, including tumorigenesis, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. - Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration:
Investigations into the molecular pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, as well as the role of neuroinflammation. - Metabolism and Endocrinology:
Research on metabolic pathways, their regulation, and implications for diseases such as diabetes and obesity. - Biotechnology and Therapeutics:
Development and application of biotechnological approaches for therapeutic interventions, including drug development and gene therapy. - Environmental and Ecological Biochemistry:
Studies exploring the biochemical interactions within ecosystems, including the effects of pollutants and the biochemical basis of environmental stress responses. - Systems Biology and Bioinformatics:
Research utilizing computational and systems biology approaches to understand complex biological systems and interactions.
Trending and Emerging
- Cancer Immunotherapy:
A significant increase in publications related to immunotherapy approaches for cancer treatment, emphasizing the development of novel immune checkpoint inhibitors and personalized cancer vaccines. - Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in Cancer:
Research on the role of lncRNAs in cancer biology is rapidly gaining attention, focusing on their regulatory mechanisms and potential as therapeutic targets. - Metabolomics and Metabolic Reprogramming:
Emerging interest in metabolomics as a tool for understanding disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses, particularly in cancer and metabolic disorders. - Gene Editing Technologies:
Growing research on CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene editing technologies, highlighting their applications in gene therapy and functional genomics. - Microbiome Research and Human Health:
An increasing focus on the human microbiome's role in health and disease, particularly its implications for cancer therapy and metabolic diseases. - Nanomedicine and Targeted Drug Delivery:
Research on nanotechnology applications in medicine, particularly for targeted drug delivery systems and cancer therapeutics, is on the rise. - Precision Medicine and Personalized Therapies:
A trend towards precision medicine approaches tailored to individual patient profiles, especially in oncology and rare diseases.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacology and Drug Development:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing on traditional pharmacological approaches, as newer methodologies like targeted therapies and personalized medicine gain traction. - Basic Plant Biochemistry:
Research dedicated to fundamental plant biochemistry has waned, possibly due to a shift towards more applied research in agricultural biotechnology and plant-microbe interactions. - Microbial Physiology:
Studies specifically addressing microbial physiology seem to be less frequent, which could indicate a broader focus on microbial ecology and its applications rather than isolated physiological studies. - Invertebrate Model Organisms in Biochemistry:
Research utilizing invertebrate models for biochemical studies appears to be declining, potentially as researchers gravitate towards mammalian models or advanced in vitro systems.
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