JTR encompasses the full spectrum of molecular biology research essential to transgenic science, from DNA-level modifications to systems-level understanding of engineered genomes. Our scope emphasizes mechanistic insights, molecular characterization, and technological innovations that advance the field.
Gene Transfer & Delivery Systems
Vector engineering, viral and non-viral delivery mechanisms, transposon systems, CRISPR-Cas delivery platforms, and molecular characterization of integration sites.
Genome Editing Technologies
CRISPR-Cas systems, base editors, prime editors, zinc finger nucleases, TALENs, molecular mechanisms of DNA repair pathways, and off-target analysis.
Gene Regulation & Expression
Promoter engineering, enhancer elements, epigenetic modifications, chromatin remodeling, transcription factor networks, and RNA regulatory mechanisms.
Protein Engineering & Function
Structure-function relationships, protein expression optimization, post-translational modifications, enzyme engineering, and recombinant protein production systems.
Cellular & Molecular Pathways
Signal transduction cascades, metabolic pathway engineering, synthetic gene circuits, cellular responses to genetic modification, and systems biology approaches.
Transgenic Inheritance & Stability
Molecular mechanisms of transgene transmission, genomic stability assessment, silencing phenomena, position effects, and multigenerational expression analysis.
Omics Technologies in Transgenics
Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics integration for characterizing transgenic organisms and edited cells at molecular resolution.
Molecular Characterization Methods
Advanced sequencing platforms, molecular imaging, structural biology techniques, high-throughput screening, and bioinformatics tools for transgenic analysis.
JTR maintains rigorous scientific standards through expert peer review while ensuring rapid dissemination of validated findings. Our editorial process balances thoroughness with efficiency, recognizing that molecular biology research advances quickly and timely publication maximizes impact.
What We Publish
- Original Research: Novel experimental findings investigating molecular mechanisms in transgenic systems, genome editing platforms, or gene regulation networks.
- Systematic Reviews: Comprehensive synthesis of molecular mechanisms, methodological comparisons, or technical advances in specific transgenic research areas.
- Methodological Innovations: New protocols, improved techniques, or technological platforms advancing transgenic research capabilities.
- Short Communications: Rapid dissemination of significant preliminary findings, technical notes, or molecular characterization data.
- Commentaries & Perspectives: Expert analysis of emerging molecular technologies, methodological debates, or future research directions.
Submission Process
- Manuscript Preparation: Follow detailed formatting guidelines in our Instructions for Authors, ensuring compliance with reporting standards for molecular biology research.
- Electronic Submission: Submit via the online submission portal or email to [email protected] with complete manuscript files, figures, and supplementary data.
- Peer Review: Expert reviewers evaluate scientific rigor, methodological soundness, data quality, and contribution to molecular understanding of transgenic systems.
- Revision & Acceptance: Authors receive detailed feedback with clear revision expectations; revised manuscripts undergo expedited re-review focused on addressed concerns.
- Rapid Publication: Accepted articles are published online within days, with permanent DOI assignment and immediate global accessibility.
JTR's editorial board represents diverse expertise in molecular biology, genome engineering, and biotechnology. Our editors ensure manuscripts receive expert evaluation from reviewers with relevant methodological and disciplinary expertise.
