Aims and Scope

Aims & Scope

Genetics and Molecular Research (GMR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the broad fields of genetics, genomics, and molecular biology. The journal aims to provide a high-quality platform for the dissemination of innovative research, methodological advancements, and integrative analyses that deepen our understanding of genetic and molecular mechanisms across all forms of life.

GMR welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide and encourages interdisciplinary work that bridges traditional boundaries within the life sciences.

Scope

GMR publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and methodological papers covering a wide spectrum of topics, including but not limited to the following major areas:

1. Molecular Genetics & Gene Function

  • Gene expression and regulation

  • Transcriptional and post-transcriptional control

  • Non-coding RNAs (miRNA, lncRNA, circRNA)

  • Epigenetic mechanisms and chromatin biology

  • Gene knockout, knock-in, and editing studies (CRISPR, TALEN, ZFN)

2. Genomics & Bioinformatics

  • Whole-genome sequencing and assembly

  • Comparative genomics and evolutionary genomics

  • Structural and functional genomics

  • Transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics

  • Systems biology and computational modeling

  • Big data analytics and machine-learning approaches in genomics

3. Population, Evolutionary & Ecological Genetics

  • Genetic diversity and population structure

  • Phylogenetics and molecular evolution

  • Adaptation, natural selection, and speciation

  • Conservation genetics and biodiversity studies

  • Ancient DNA and evolutionary reconstruction

4. Medical, Clinical & Human Genetics

  • Disease susceptibility genes and molecular pathogenesis

  • Cancer genetics and tumor genomics

  • Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine

  • Molecular diagnostics and biomarker discovery

  • Genetic counseling and hereditary disorders

5. Plant, Animal & Microbial Genetics

  • Crop and livestock genetic improvement

  • Plant molecular breeding and stress-resistance genes

  • Model organisms (Arabidopsis, Drosophila, C. elegans, zebrafish, mouse)

  • Microbial genomics, antibiotic resistance, and host–microbe interactions

  • Industrial, environmental, and applied microbiology

6. Developmental & Cellular Genetics

  • Molecular mechanisms of development and differentiation

  • Cell signaling pathways and regulatory networks

  • Stem cell biology and reprogramming

  • Cellular responses to stress, aging, and environmental factors

7. Biotechnology, Applied & Translational Genetics

  • Recombinant DNA technology

  • Molecular tools, vectors, and genetic engineering strategies

  • Gene therapy and genome-based therapeutics

  • Agricultural biotechnology and synthetic biology

  • Environmental genetics and bioremediation

8. Chromosome Biology & Cytogenetics

  • Karyotyping, chromosomal rearrangements, and abnormalities

  • Genome stability and DNA repair mechanisms

  • Meiotic and mitotic chromosome dynamics

  • Telomere biology and cell cycle control

9. Quantitative & Statistical Genetics

  • Mapping of simple and complex traits

  • QTL analysis and GWAS studies

  • Heritability estimation and genetic variance partitioning

  • Statistical models for molecular and genomic data

10. Methods, Protocols & Technical Advancements

  • Novel laboratory techniques in molecular biology

  • High-throughput sequencing and analysis pipelines

  • Assay development, validation, and optimization

  • Imaging and single-cell genomic technologies

Overall Mission

GMR seeks to publish manuscripts that contribute new insights, robust data, and scientifically sound advancements in the genetic and molecular sciences. Studies involving any organism—humans, animals, plants, microbes, or model systems—are considered, provided they offer meaningful biological interpretation and methodological rigor.