Special Issues

Life publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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New Horizons of Adipose Tissue Disorders: From Hormonal Issues to Loose Connective Disease submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: adipose tissue; lipedema; lymphedema; obesity; matrix; vascular and lymphatic disorder; connective tissue diseases; dysbiosis; inflammation; pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Advances and Applications of Neuroimaging in Brain Disorder
edited by Julio Plata-Bello
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography; near infrared spectroscopy; brain; dementia; schizophrenia; depression; brain tumors; multiple sclerosis; autism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)
Nutrition and Chronic Disease
edited by and Yinhua Zhu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; nutritional intervention; aging; risk factors; metabolism; inflammation; cell signaling; therapeutic target; mechanisms of action; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Feature Papers in Periprosthetic Joint Infection
edited by Andrea Sambri and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthoplastic approach; artificial intelligence; diagnosis and management of PJI; antibiotic therapy in prosthetic joint infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Nanomedicine as a Path to Counteract Infectious Disease submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; nanomedicine; nanotechnology; nanoparticles; biomaterials; microbiota; biofilm treatment and/or eradication; antimicrobial activity; novel antimicrobial drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Current Approaches and Future Directions in the Treatment of Gynecologic Tumors: Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Advancements and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic tumors; cervical cancer; ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; vulvar cancer; vaginal cancer; gestational trophoblastic disease; molecular mechanisms; diagnostic advancements; novel therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine: Go From Bench to Bedside submission deadline 8 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9783 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstetrics; gynecology; translational research; translational medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus submission deadline 18 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; antiretroviral treatment; long-acting ART; pre-exposure prophylaxis; HIV surveillance; antiretroviral resistance; primary resistance; HIV epidemiology; special populations; cascade of care; HIV diagnosis
Focus on Exercise Physiology and Sports Performance
edited by
submission deadline 19 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; physical activity; nutrition; exercise physiology; sports performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives submission deadline 21 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14300 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep apnoea syndrome— clinical and pathophysiological phenotypes; diagnosis and comorbidities; biomarkers; personalized treatment; predictors of outcomes; prognosis and mortality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Current Challenges in Space Neuroscience submission deadline 21 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6754 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognition; microgravity; sleep  ; stress; Martian and lunar dust; neural stem cells and progenitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Astrobiology)
Origin of Life in Chemically Complex Messy Environments: 2nd Edition submission deadline 22 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10966 | 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)
Hemophilia
edited by
submission deadline 22 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open
Keywords: hemophilia A-B; bleeding disorders; coagulation disorders; clotting factors; hemostasis; inherited bleeding disorders; hemorrhage; replacement therapy; gene therapy for hemophilia; hemophilia treatment centers; hemarthrosis; prophylactic treatment; joint bleeds; hemophilia genetics; hemophilia carriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Diagnosis and Management of Microbial Infections submission deadline 26 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiology; infection; germs; antimicrobial agents; antimicrobial therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)
Cancer Epidemiology, Survival, and Disparities: Past, Present, and Future
edited by Adam Barsouk
submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; survival; oncology; cancer; disparities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)
Clinical Update for Resuscitation Science
edited by Mitsuaki Nishikimi
submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: resuscitation science; cardiac arrest; acute respiratory failure; acute circulatory failure; trauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Untangling Host-Symbiont Coevolutionary History in the High Throughput Sequencing (HTS) Era
edited by and Andrew D. Sweet
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6238 | Submission Open
Keywords: cophylogenetic methods; ectosymbionts; endosymbionts; epigenetics; introgression; long-read sequencing; genome architecture; genome evolution; hybridization; microbiomes; mutualist; parasite; phylogenomics; phylogeography; phylosymbiosis; population genomics; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Biology)
The Implication of Psychoactive Substance Consumption submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3869 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychoactive substances; recreational drugs; therapeutic potential; toxicity; analytical approaches; consumption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)
Structure, Dynamics and Energetics of Biomolecular Processes: Forces Driving Macromolecular Association, Folding, and Recognition
edited by and David P. Remeta
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular recognition and solvation; biomolecular structure and dynamics; ligand– receptor binding energetics; thermodynamic driving forces; macromolecular folding and stability; protein– nucleic acid interactions; intrinsically disordered proteins; liquid– liquid phase separation; protein aggregation and disease; drug discovery and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Biophysics and Computational Biology)
The Effects of Neurosteroids on Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
edited by Irina S. Balan
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1078 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnane neurosteroids; androstane neurosteroids; sulfated neurosteroids; neuroactive steroids; neurological disorders; psychiatric disorders; therapeutic potential; neuroprotective properties; anti-inflammatory properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Infection, Inflammation and Rheumatology
edited by
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: infection; COVID-19; inflammation; vaccination; rheumatic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Cornea and Anterior Eye Diseases: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Giancarlo Montani
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: cornea; anterior eye; corneal dystrophy; dry eye; ocular surface; ocular imaging; contact lenses; myopia control with contact lenses; contact lens complications; primary eye care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Pathogenesis, Pathological Features and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
edited by , Eunkee Bae and Wooyoung Im
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: insomnia; sleep apnea; parasomnia; cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia; digital therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Nutritional Supplementation, Body Composition and Performance in Athletes
edited by
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimal macro and micronutrients in exercise; plant-based food in sports nutrition; beetroot as ergogenic aid; body mass composition and nutrition practice; phase angle as VO2 max predictor; RED syndrome low and high energetic availability in sports praxis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—2nd Edition submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; snoring; sleep-disordered breathing; adult sleep apnea; pediatric sleep apnea
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Advances in Endoscopic, Surgical, and Interventional Radiological Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal disease; endoscopic cystogastrostomy; endoscopic biliary prosthesis; endoscopic pancreatic prosthesis; endoscopic necrosectomy; esophagectomy; gastrectomy; bowel resection; colectomy; pancreatectomy; hepatectomy; liver transplantation; gastroenterology; surgery; interventional radiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Trends in Microbiology 2024 submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 20 articles | Viewed by 22038 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural microbiology; clinical microbiology; environmental microbiology; food microbiology; industrial microbiology; marine microbiology; microbial biochemistry; microbial biofuel and bioenergy; microbial ecology; microbial evolution; microbial genetics; microbial metabolism; microbial pathogenesis; microbial physiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)
Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Thrombocytopenia-Inducing Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: thrombocytopenia; antibody; malignancy; anemia; immune dysregulation; antibiotics; iatrogenic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Bioactive Natural Compounds: Therapeutic Insights and Applications
edited by Vaidotas Žvikas
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; plant extracts; phytochemicals; analytical method validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)
Animal Nutritional Physiology: Effects of Feed Additives on Livestock Products
edited by and Katarzyna Poltowicz
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: feed additives; animal health; animal performance; animal-derived products; animal nutritional physiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Hansen's Disease—Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment and Complications
edited by Karen Olshtain-Pops
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: hansen's disease; leprosy; Mycobacterium leprae
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)
Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics: 3rd Edition
edited by and Ilenia Azzena
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolutionary genetics; population genetics; conservation genetics; phylogeography; phylogenetics; phylodynamics; molecular taxonomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Biology)
Epigenetics of Metabolic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetics; DNA methylation; histone modifications; non-coding RNAs; metabolic disease; diabetes; obesity; cardiovascular disease; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
Advances in Clinical Microbiology Detection
edited by Rossana Scutari
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical microbiology; microbiology techniques; novel identification technologies; rapid diagnostics; novel screening and diagnostic methods; next-generation sequencing; metagenomics; microorganism detection and analysis; microbial monitoring
AI-Driven Advancements in Bioinformatics: Harnessing Explainable Deep Learning for Unraveling Complex Biological Insights
edited by Kelvin Wong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; systems biology; comparative proteomics; structural genomics; biomedical engineering; bio systems engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)
What Is New in Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical psychiatry; biomarkers; psychopharmacology; addictions; agitations; pharmacological resistance; transcranial magnetic resonance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)
Innovations in Thoracic Surgery and Medicine: Advancements and Challenges
edited by Paolo Scanagatta
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 36 | 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)
Neurobiological Insights into Obesity and Autism Spectrum Disorders
edited by Elisa Na
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; autism spectrum disorder; hypothalamus; cerebellum; frontal cortex; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Advances in Knee Biomechanics
edited by Jason Shearn
submission deadline 2 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open
Keywords: knee; tendon; ligament; injury; repair; healing; biomechanics; advanced techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Advances in Pulmonary Fibrosis
edited by Mary M. Salvatore and Maria Padilla
submission deadline 2 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung fibrosis; biomarkers; artificial intelligence; lung cancer in pulmonary fibrosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Feature Papers in Origins of Life 2024
edited by James R. Lyons
submission deadline 13 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open
Keywords: astrobiology; astrochemistry; planetary science; geobiology; prebiotic chemistry; chirality; chemical evolution; protocells; synthetic biology; complex systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Origin of Life)
Structure, Activity, and Function of Protein Methyltransferases Volume 2 submission deadline 13 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Proteomics)
State of the Art Diagnosis and Treatment into Cerebral Veins and Dural Sinuses Thrombosis
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebral vein and intracranial dural sinus thrombosis (CVT); thrombophilia; isolated intracranial hypertension; non-enhanced computer tomography (NECT) of the head; computer tomography venography (CTV); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head; magnetic resonance venography (MRV); anticoagulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Cell Biology and Molecular Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 16 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia; intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms; pancreatic cancer stem cells; pancreatic microenvironment; liquid biopsy; cystic fluid; saliva; genomics/proteomics/lipidomics; transcription and translation; cytokines; inflammation; metastasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Novel Approaches in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to Improve Quality of Life
edited by Silvan Maximilian Klein and Alexandra M. Anker
submission deadline 17 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4625 | Submission Open
Keywords: reconstructive surgery; peripheral nerve injury; tissue repair; tissue engineering; peripheral nerve gaps; management of bone defects; molecular aspects of tissue repair; cancer therapy; cancer diagnostics; tissue imaging; artificial intelligence; cell-based tissue repair; rehabilitation after reconstructive surgery; facial reconstruction; breast reconstruction; lymphedema surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
The Development and Evolution of Legumes
edited by Shaoli Zhou
submission deadline 17 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: legumes; development; evolution; genetics; breeding; taxonomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)
Multidisciplinary Management of Dermatology
edited by Emilio Trignano
submission deadline 17 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: dermatology; diagnostic tools; therapeutic modalities; treatment strategies; cosmesis; dressings; aesthetic medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Coronary Artery Spasm—Features, Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Treatment submission deadline 18 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2929 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary artery spasm; inflammation; risk factors for coronary spasm; provocative tests for coronary spasm; managements for coronary spasm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 Investigations: Characteristics, Clinical Course, Prevention, Treatment and Prognosis submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12406 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; public health; biological risk; infectious diseases; vaccines and vaccinations; clinical recognition; treatment; disease course; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)
Olfactory Dysfunction: From Molecular Basis to Therapy
edited by Min-Seok Rha
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4439 | Submission Open
Keywords: olfaction; smell; olfactory dysfunction; pathophysiologic mechanism; parosmia; phantosmia; post-viral olfactory dysfunction; traumatic olfactory dysfunction; olfactory training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
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