The Ribosomal DNA in Evolution and Development of Eukaryotes
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 December 2023) | Viewed by 278
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genome evolution; plant rDNA; gene expression; plant biotechnology
Interests: genomics and molecular evolution; eukaryotic rDNA; gene expression; molecular markers and biodiversity
Interests: genome structure; evolution; chromosome; epigenetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ribosomal DNA (rDNA) encodes ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs), which constitute 65–75% of the eukaryotic cell’s total RNA and act as the major components of the ribosome, therefore playing a pivotal role in supporting an organism’s basic functions. Recent progress made in eukaryotic genome sequencing, functional genomics, and proteomics has elevated studies of the regulation of rDNA expression, evolution, ribosomal RNA processing, and ribosome biogenesis to new levels, and has significantly expanded our understanding of how these processes are integrated in organisms’ development, homeostasis, and pathogenesis, and how they interact with the environment. The aim of this Special Issue is to summarize the current status of our knowledge on rDNA in eukaryotes and highlight the future perspectives and challenges in this research area across the eukaryotic tree of life. The scope of the topic includes diverse modern technologies, scientific approaches, and research aimed at achieving a better understanding of the multifaceted aspects of the structure, regulation, evolution, and functions of rDNA. We especially welcome multidisciplinary scientific papers, reviews, and mini-reviews for wider explorations of the topic. Reviews should be proposed by submitting a title and short abstract (100-200 words) to the Guest Editor before September 1st, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Nikolai Borisjuk
Prof. Dr. Roman A. Volkov
Dr. Ales Kovarik
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rDNA and evolution
- rDNA and expression
- rDNA and transcription
- rDNA and chromatin
- rDNA and epigenetics
