Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology explores a wide spectrum of cell and developmental biology, covering intracellular and extracellular dynamics.
The following Research Topics Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of cell and developmental biology. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, as open access articles.
Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
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This research topic investigates and elucidates the cellular and molecular pathologies of Alzheimer’s Disease, with a particular emphasis on uncovering novel mechanistic links between its diverse etiological factors or molecular pathologies.
This Research Topic showcases protein aggregation processes and their dual influences on human diseases and cellular functionalities.
This Research Topic explores treatment resistance, novel therapies, therapeutic targets, precision medicine, non-invasive biomarkers, and the microbiome’s role in improving outcomes and addressing challenges in biliary tract and hepatocellular carcinoma.
This Research Topic explores cutting-edge advancements in mitochondrial biology, tying together fundamental mechanisms and their implications in health and disease.
This Research Topic explores neurodevelopment by investigating the roles of stem cells and signaling pathways, among other critical mechanisms.
This Research Topic leverages Drosophila models to deepen our understanding of human development and disease processes.
This research topic focuses on dissecting the roles of CAMs in altering metabolic pathways in cancer cells, emphasizing their potential as pivotal regulators in both tumor survival and the response to treatments.
This Research Topic explores preventive strategies against aging and cancer by examining a broad spectrum of biological examples that exhibit natural resistance to these conditions.
This research topic showcases the understanding of the complex interactions between stem cells and their niches in pathological condition such as cancers, with a focus on skin stem cells e.g., HFSC and epidermal stem cells.
This Research Topic focuses on the understanding of the biological mechanisms underpinning muscle loss associated with aging and to explore stem cell-based interventions for muscle regeneration.
This Research Topic examines RNA helicases' functionality and their potential as therapeutic targets in cancer.
This Research Topic uncovers and clarifies the complex mechanisms of gut-brain communication and their therapeutic relevance in treating CNS diseases.
This Research Topic explores the understanding of early embryonic development lineage by focusing on intricate cellular processes and utilizing modern embryonic and genetic techniques.
This Research Topic explores how ROS modulation affects stem cell behavior, examining both the protective and differentiation-inducing roles of ROS under a variety of physiological and pathological situations.
Stem cells possess the unique abilities of self-renewal and differentiation into various cell types, making them highly valuable for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
This Research Topic uncovers the complex mechanisms that maintain skeletal system homeostasis and the surrounding environment.
This Research Topic explores and clarifies the potential for generating functional beta cells in adult pancreatic islets.
This research topic explores the multifaceted roles of peptidases in cancer biology, with a focus on their interactions within the tumor microenvironment.