Biology (BIO)
Section Information
Biology is the study of living organisms, their structure and function, how they develop, and how they interact with each other and their environments. It spans levels from molecules and cells to organisms, populations, ecosystems, and the biosphere.
Modern biology combines observation and experimentation with molecular tools, imaging, genomics, computation, and modeling. These approaches help explain how life is organized, how traits are inherited, how organisms respond to change, and how biological systems evolve over time.
This section will publish research articles, short communications, and reviews across all major areas of biology, including molecular and cell biology, genetics and development, physiology, microbiology, ecology, evolution, behavior, systems biology, and applied fields that use biological knowledge to address real-world challenges.
Scope
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Organization and function of cells and subcellular structures
- Molecular pathways that control growth, division, and differentiation
- Membranes, transport, and intracellular trafficking
- Cell communication, adhesion, and signaling networks
- Genetics, Genomics, and Development
- Mendelian and quantitative genetics in model and non-model organisms
- Genome structure, variation, and comparative genomics
- Gene expression, regulation, and epigenetic mechanisms
- Embryonic development, patterning, and organ formation
- Physiology and Functional Biology
- Homeostasis and regulation at cellular, organ, and whole-organism levels
- Plant and animal physiological responses to internal and external cues
- Metabolism, energetics, and stress responses
- Integrative studies linking structure, function, and performance
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Biology of bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protists
- Host–microbe and microbe–microbe interactions
- Innate and adaptive immune responses
- Microbial communities, microbiomes, and their functions
- Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
- Population, community, and ecosystem ecology
- Adaptation, natural selection, and evolutionary processes
- Biodiversity patterns across space and time
- Responses of organisms and ecosystems to environmental change
- Behavior, Neurobiology, and Sensory Biology
- Behavior of individuals, groups, and populations
- Nervous system structure, function, and plasticity
- Sensory systems and information processing
- Links between neural mechanisms, behavior, and ecology
- Organismal and Comparative Biology
- Form, function, and life histories of plants, animals, and other taxa
- Comparative anatomy, morphology, and physiology
- Adaptations to different habitats and lifestyles
- Macro-evolutionary patterns and phylogenetic relationships
- Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology
- Network and systems-level analysis of biological processes
- Modeling, simulation, and theoretical biology
- Bioinformatics and analysis of large biological datasets
- Quantitative approaches linking data, models, and experiments
- Applied and Interdisciplinary Biology
- Biology in agriculture, health, environment, and biotechnology
- Conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biological resources
- Bio-inspired design and biological insights for technology
- Interdisciplinary studies at the interface of biology and other fields
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