Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics is the scientific study of the structure and function of the cell nucleus, specifically the chromosomes. It is a field of genetics that looks at the structure of and the changes in chromosomes for clues about the genetic makeup of an organism. By studying these changes, researchers can detect abnormalities in the chromosomes, which can give insight into certain genetic diseases. Cytogenetics is important for diagnosing and treating genetic disorders, as well as understanding how different diseases or conditions are inherited. It can also help identify and characterize cancer cells, as well as understand how different genetic mutations interact with each other. Cytogenetics is used in medicine, forensics, and agriculture, and is a key tool in molecular genetics.

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Hematology and Oncology Research

ISSN: 2372-6601
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Krzysztof Roszkowski, Department of Oncology F. Lukaszczyk Oncology Center Nicolaus Copernicus University
Hematology is a branch of medicine concerning the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. The word "heme" comes from the Greek for blood. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It is very important for oncologists to keep updated of the latest advancements in oncology.
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Advanced Cytology

ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Adem Kocaman, University of Ondokuz Mayıs, Ph.D.
Journal of Advanced Cytology encourages the publication of inventive and advanced research work which focus on the aspects of cytology to increase knowledge and understanding of etiology diagnosis and management of human disease.
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Hereditary Diseases

ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Yonghui Li, General Secretary of Precision Medicine Society of Hematology, Chinese Research Hospital Association, Department of Hematology, The General hospital of PLA, Beijing. Associated professor.
Journal of Hereditary Diseases, main aim is to provide a venue for the publication of novel scientific developments and cutting-edge research providing outstanding material on hereditary disease.
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Chromosomes

ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Daniela Ribeiro Ney Garcia, Clinical Medicine Post-Graduation Program, College of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Cytogenetics Department, Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
Journal of Chromosomes is a leading peer-reviewed open access journal that supports rapid review publication in advance, quality studies of chromosome organization, function and behavior.
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