Call For Papers - The World's Largest Index/List of Call For Papers

LISBON 4th International Conference on Genetics, Cellular & Molecular Biology (LGCMB-27) scheduled on Feb. 3-5, 2027 Lisbon (Portugal)

LGCMB-27

URL: https://eacbee.erpub.org/conference/248
Event Date: 2027-02-03 ~ 2027-02-05
Submission Date: 2027-01-06
Organizer: EACBEE

Genetics & Genomics Cell Biology Developmental Biology & Embryology Evolutionary Biology Microbiology Molecular Biology Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Molecular Biology:

This area focuses on the structure, function, and regulation of macromolecules essential to life, centering on the "Central Dogma" of molecular biology.

Nucleic Acid Structure and Biochemistry
- DNA double helix structure, alternative conformations (A, B, Z DNA)
- RNA types (mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, snRNA, miRNA, lncRNA) and secondary structures
- Nucleosome structure, chromatin packing, and histone modifications

DNA Replication and Repair
- Mechanism of semi-conservative replication (initiation, elongation, termination)
- Replication fork dynamics, DNA polymerases, and okazaki fragments
- Telomere maintenance and telomerase function
- DNA damage and repair pathways (Mismatch repair, Base Excision, Nucleotide Excision, Double-Strand Break repair)

Transcription and RNA Processing
- Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic transcription mechanisms
- Promoters, enhancers, transcription factors, and RNA polymerases
- Post-transcriptional modifications: 5' capping, 3' polyadenylation, and constitutive/alternative splicing

Translation and Protein Synthesis
- The genetic code, codon bias, and wobble hypothesis
- Ribosome structure and the phases of translation (initiation, elongation, termination)
- Post-translational modifications (phosphorylation, glycosylation, ubiquitination) and protein folding chaperones

2. Genetics: Heredity, Variation, and Regulation

Genetics bridges the gap between molecular mechanisms and organismal traits, exploring how genetic information is passed down and modified.

Transmission (Classical) Genetics
- Mendelian laws of inheritance (segregation, independent assortment)
- Non-Mendelian inheritance: Incomplete dominance, codominance, lethal alleles, and epistasis
- Sex-linked inheritance, pedigree analysis, and genetic mapping

Cytogenetics and Chromosomal Biology
- Karyotyping and chromosome morphology
- Chromosomal aberrations: Aneuploidy, polyploidy, deletions, duplications, inversions, and translocations
- Meiotic recombination, non-disjunction, and crossing over

Gene Regulation and Epigenetics
- Prokaryotic gene regulation (operon models like lac and trp)
- Eukaryotic transcriptional regulation, chromatin remodeling, and pioneer factors
- Epigenetic mechanisms: DNA methylation, genomic imprinting, and X-chromosome inactivation

Population and Evolutionary Genetics
- Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and forces causing deviation (mutation, migration, genetic drift, natural selection)
- Quantitative genetics: Polygenic traits, heritability, and QTL mapping
- Molecular evolution, phylogenetic analysis, and speciation

3. Cellular Biology: Structure, Function, and Dynamics

Cell biology studies the structural components of cells, how they maintain homeostasis, and how they interact with their environment.

Cellular Membranes and Transport
- Fluid mosaic model, lipid raft composition, and membrane fluidity
- Passive transport (simple and facilitated diffusion, osmosis)
- Active transport (primary/secondary active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis)

Organelle Structure and Function
- Nucleus: Nuclear envelope, pore complexes, and nucleolus
- Endomembrane system: Rough/smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes
- Energy transducers: Mitochondria (oxidative phosphorylation) and Chloroplasts (photosynthesis)
- Peroxisomes, vacuoles, and proteasomes

Cytoskeleton and Cellular Motility
- Microtubules, microfilaments (actin), and intermediate filaments
- Motor proteins (kinesin, dynein, myosin) and intracellular transport
- Cilia, flagella, and cell migration mechanisms

Cell Signaling and Communication
- Types of signaling (autocrine, paracrine, endocrine, juxtacrine)
- Receptor classes: G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs), ion channel receptors, and intracellular receptors
- Second messengers (cAMP, Ca²⁺, IP₃/DAG) and kinase cascades (MAPK, PI3K/Akt)

4. Interrelated and Interdisciplinary Subtopics

These topics represent the massive overlap where molecular mechanisms directly dictate cellular behavior and genetic outcomes.

The Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Meiosis
- Phases of the cell cycle (G₁, S, G₂, M)
- Cell cycle checkpoints (G₁/S, G2/M, spindle assembly) and cyclins/CDKs
- Mechanisms of mitosis (somatic division) vs. meiosis (germline division and genetic diversity)

Cell Death, Aging, and Cancer Biology
- Apoptosis (intrinsic and extrinsic pathways), necrosis, and autophagy
- Cellular senescence, telomere shortening, and aging
- Oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes (e.g., p53, Rb), and the hallmarks of cancer (metastasis, angiogenesis)

Developmental Biology and Stem Cells
- Cell potency: Totipotency, pluripotency, multipotency
- Embryonic stem cells vs. induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
- Morphogens, homeobox (Hox) genes, and pattern formation during development

Immunology and Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Innate vs. adaptive immunity at the cellular level (T-cells, B-cells, macrophages)
- V(D)J recombination (genetic rearrangement for antibody diversity)
- Viral replication cycles and bacterial defense systems (e.g., CRISPR-Cas systems in nature)

Genomics, Proteomics, and Biotechnology
- Recombinant DNA technology, cloning, and PCR
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and functional genomics
- Genome editing technologies (CRISPR-Cas9, base editing)
- Bioinformatics, comparative genomics, and systems biology

Event Promotion

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