Collection Overview

Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Genome editing.

Genome editing enables precise modification of target genomic loci, with impacts on basic research, biomedicine, and agriculture. Despite rapid advances, challenges remain in efficiency, specificity, delivery, and ethics.

This will be a Collection research papers and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. Narrative review articles are also welcomed to our sister journal, Scientific Reviews. We are welcoming submissions until 27th January 2027.

Why is this Collection exciting? 

"Genome editing is transforming our ability to investigate gene function and develop precise therapeutic strategies for previously intractable diseases. Its relevance extends across basic biology, biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine, making it one of the most influential areas of contemporary research. I am particularly excited about this Collection because it will bring together innovative tools, emerging applications, and critical perspectives on efficacy, safety, and translation. By showcasing high-quality advances across the field, the Collection can stimulate collaboration and guide future research. It offers authors a timely, focused platform to increase the visibility and impact of their work." - Dr. Nikoleta Psatha

Why submit to a Collection? 

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest. 

Who is involved? 

Guest Editors:

• Yi Li, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
• Chaoxing Liu, Sun Yat-sen University, China
• Gunvant Patil, Texas Tech University, USA
• Nikoletta Psatha, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Internal Team:

• In-House Editor: Junxia Wang, Scientific Reports, China
• Commissioning Editor: Charlotte Ben Romdhane, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
• Managing Editor: Rebecca Chan, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK

How can I submit my paper? 

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this Collection and submit your article.