Developmental Biology Call for Papers: Ions instruct morphogenesis

An invitation from the Special Content Editor of Developmental Biology Sally Moody

Developmental Biology Call for Papers: Ions instruct morphogenesis

Ion channels are emerging as critical regulators in diverse animals from planaria to humans. For example, mutations in ion channels are associated with craniofacial and limb abnormalities in frogs, mice, and humans. While we have long known that cascades of ligands, receptors, kinases, and transcription factors participate in developmental signaling to instruct morphogenesis, less is known how cellular ion concentration impacts morphogenesis. This issue will include exciting research illuminating mechanisms by which ions impact developmental cell signaling, morphogenesis, and ultimately tissue pattern in diverse organisms.

Guest editor:

Emily Anne Bates, PhD
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Manuscripts should be submitted online at https://www2.cloud.editorialmanager.com/developmentalbiology/default2.aspx

Please select “VSI: Ions instruct morphogenesis” when submitting your manuscript to this special issue and indicate the actual article type in the cover letter.

For more details, please go to: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/developmental-biology/special-issues.

Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026