Mitochondrial Genomics
Mitochondrial genomics focuses on the structure, function, variation, and inheritance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which plays a critical role in cellular energy production and metabolic regulation. Unlike nuclear DNA, mtDNA is maternally inherited and evolves rapidly, making it a powerful tool for studying population history, evolutionary biology, and disease mechanisms. Mutations in mitochondrial genes can impair oxidative phosphorylation, leading to a wide range of disorders affecting high-energy organs such as the brain, heart, and muscles. Mitochondrial genomics also contributes to understanding aging, neurodegeneration, metabolic syndromes, and cancer progression. Advances in sequencing technologies enable precise detection of mtDNA heteroplasmy—variations in mutation levels across cells—which is essential for accurate diagnosis and disease monitoring.
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| English | Publication Language |
| Single-Blind | Peer-Review Model |
| 17% | Acceptance Rate |
| <18% | Similarity Screening Guideline |
| Open Access | Access Model |
All manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and originality screening as part of the journal's evaluation process. The acceptance rate shown is based on journal-level editorial data and may change over time. Similarity reports are assessed editorially and are not interpreted solely on the basis of a numerical similarity score.
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