Genetics and Heredity (GNH)

Section Information

Genetics and Heredity focuses on the mechanisms of genetic transmission, gene function, genomic variation, and the molecular, cellular, and evolutionary processes that shape biological inheritance. It examines how genes influence development, physiology, health, and disease, as well as how genetic information is regulated and expressed across generations.

Modern research in this field includes classical and molecular genetics, genomics, epigenetics, population genetics, functional genomics, genetic engineering, gene therapy, and genome-wide association studies. Advances in sequencing technologies, bioinformatics, gene editing, and systems biology continue to transform the study of heredity and genetic diseases.

This section publishes experimental studies, genetic analyses, computational research, reviews, and case reports addressing gene function, inheritance patterns, molecular mechanisms, genetic variation, and translational applications that enhance understanding of health, disease, evolution, and biotechnology.

Scope

Molecular Genetics and Gene Regulation
- DNA replication, transcription, translation, and repair mechanisms
- Gene expression regulation, epigenetic modification, and chromatin structure
- Noncoding RNA, regulatory networks, and molecular pathways
- Mutations, genomic instability, and molecular disease mechanisms
Classical and Mendelian Genetics
- Patterns of inheritance and genetic segregation
- Linkage analysis, recombination, and pedigree studies
- Genetic mapping and trait analysis
- Model organisms in classical genetics research
Genomics, Epigenomics, and Functional Genomics
- Whole-genome sequencing, annotation, and comparative genomics
- Epigenomic landscapes and regulation of gene activity
- Transcriptomics, proteomics, and systems-level analysis
- Functional studies using gene knockouts, CRISPR, and RNAi
Population, Evolutionary, and Quantitative Genetics
- Genetic variation within and between populations
- Natural selection, drift, migration, and evolutionary models
- Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and polygenic traits
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and population structure
Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders
- Monogenic and complex diseases
- Cytogenetics, chromosomal abnormalities, and genomic rearrangements
- Inherited metabolic, neurological, and developmental disorders
- Genetic counseling, carrier screening, and risk assessment
Reproductive Genetics and Developmental Biology
- Gametogenesis, fertilization, and embryonic development
- Genetic control of morphogenesis and tissue differentiation
- Congenital anomalies and developmental gene regulation
- Preimplantation and prenatal genetic testing
Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, and Therapeutics
- Gene editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas systems
- Gene therapy, viral vectors, and delivery systems
- Genetically modified organisms and synthetic biology
- Translational applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry
Bioinformatics and Computational Genetics
- Genome assembly, sequence analysis, and annotation tools
- Statistical genetics, predictive modeling, and big data analysis
- Network biology and integrative multi-omics
- Computational tools for identifying disease-associated variants