Insights in Evolutionary and Population Genetics: 2025

The continuously advancing field of genetics has experienced remarkable expansion, fueled by an era of unparalleled scientific achievements. This surge in innovation and discovery has advanced our understanding of genetics at a rapid pace, particularly within the specialized areas of Evolutionary and Population Genetics. These sub-fields stand out due to their dynamic nature and the resulting implications for a wide array of disciplines ranging from medicine to environmental science.

Frontiers has organized a series of Research Topics to highlight the latest advancements in research across the field of genetics, with articles from the members of our accomplished Editorial Boards and the broader research community. This Research Topic series focuses on new insights, developments, challenges, latest discoveries, recent advances, and future perspectives in the field of Evolutionary and Population Genetics. Led by our Specialty Chief Editors of the Evolutionary and Population Genetics section - Dr Samuel Cushman, and Associate Editor - Professor Michael D. Martin, this Research Topic aims to illuminate the strides made over the past decade within the realm of Evolutionary and Population Genetics field, providing a comprehensive overview of past achievements while dissecting future challenges. The primary focus is to showcase progress and pinpoint the existing hurdles that still need to be surmounted to push the boundaries of what's medically and technically feasible in genetics.

To deepen our understanding of this fast-evolving domain, we invite contributions on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
• State-of-the-art methodologies: Evaluating the impact of novel technologies on research advancement.
• Key challenges: Identifying current issues within the field and proposing practical solutions.
• Future trajectories: Investigating potential new innovations and directions that may reshape Evolutionary and Population Genetics.