Molecular Diagnostics in Neurological Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neurodegenerative diseases; pathogenesis; neuroepidemiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurological diseases remain a leading cause of disability and mortality, imposing a significant social and financial burden worldwide. However, advancements in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of these diseases are progressing rapidly. With ongoing technological developments and holistic approaches to translational research, an increasing number of biomarkers at the genomic, transcriptomic (including mRNA), epigenomic, and proteomic levels are being identified. These molecular biomarkers hold immense potential for facilitating diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and guiding treatment strategies for patients with neurological diseases.
The International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) is launching a Special Issue, titled "Molecular Diagnostics in Neurological Diseases", which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge regarding molecular biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of neurological conditions. This Special Issue will emphasize the role of molecular diagnostics in understanding, diagnosing, and managing neurological disorders, with a focus on innovative biomarker discovery across various omics platforms. We invite you to submit your contributions, which address cutting-edge topics such as proteomic, genomic, and metabolomic biomarker identification; integration of multi-omics data to elucidate disease mechanisms; liquid biopsies; and advanced imaging linked to molecular diagnostics. Genetic and epigenetic insights into common and rare neurological diseases, as well as translational studies bridging molecular discoveries to clinical practice, will also be considered.
By fostering discussions on precision medicine, this Special Issue will highlight the application of molecular biomarkers in predicting therapeutic responses, personalizing treatment strategies, and advancing our understanding of neurological disease pathophysiology. Researchers are encouraged to submit original studies, reviews, or short communications that reflect the dynamic interplay between molecular diagnostics and clinical neurology.
Dr. Julián Benito-León
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurological diseases
- biomarkers
- translational research
- precision medicine
- diagnosis
- prognosis
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