This Scientific Reports Collection invites original research on childhood undernutrition, including studies on clinical outcomes, aggravating factors, or evidence-based strategies to mitigate it.

This Collection seeks to gather innovative research on fertility preservation strategies in testicular cancer, aiming to address the impact of cancer treatment on reproductive health and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. We invite submissions that explore the efficacy of fertility preservation options, multidisciplinary approaches to fertility care, and the long-term reproductive outcomes of testicular cancer survivors.

This Collection invites researchers to contribute to the field of chemical recycling and waste management, focusing on innovative technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage submissions that explore environmental impacts, resource recovery methods and the role of chemical recycling in advancing a circular economy. Through this Collection, we aim to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, addressing the challenges of waste management and promoting sustainability in chemical processes

This Collection invites original research into immune-related adverse events, including preclinical studies examining the mechanisms and onset of adverse events and clinical studies examining their diagnosis and treatment.

This Collection will bring together original research that increases our understanding of exocrine and salivary gland function in health and disease or explore exocrine disorder diagnosis and treatment.

BMC Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on Sun safety. This Collection seeks to gather research on sun safety, addressing the multifaceted aspects of sun protection behaviors, sunscreen use, and sun safety education. We welcome submissions that explore interventions and policies aimed at promoting sun-safe practices and reducing the burden of skin cancer, with the ultimate goal of informing evidence-based strategies to protect public health

This Collection invites researchers to submit their work on the integration of oral and medical health care, focusing on collaborative care models, interprofessional collaboration, and the impact of oral health on systemic health. We aim to showcase innovative research that enhances our understanding of integrated care and its implications for improving patient outcomes and health care efficiency.

BMC Neurology is now welcoming submissions to a new Collection focused on brain maintenance and cognitive reserve in aging. Brain maintenance and cognitive reserve are two interrelated concepts that offer insights into how individuals can sustain cognitive function despite age-related changes and neurodegeneration.

This Collection seeks to gather cutting-edge research on the application of green chemistry principles in the development of sustainable and renewable energy technologies. We welcome submissions that explore the environmental impact, technological innovations, policy implications, and economic potential of green chemistry solutions in the energy sector, with the aim of advancing the transition towards a more sustainable and cleaner energy landscape.

This Collection seeks to gather cutting-edge research on innovations in phalloplasty and vaginoplasty, addressing advancements in surgical techniques, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We welcome researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to contribute their valuable insights to this Collection, which will significantly advance the understanding and practice of phalloplasty and vaginoplasty.

This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research highlighting the role of transposable elements in plant development and evolution, as well as their application as tools in biotechnology.

This Collection invites original research exploring the relationship between inflammation and metastasis, with a focus on mechanistic studies underlying this relationship and studies identifying novel therapies targeting inflammation.

This collection in Discover Catalysis aims to provide research on rare functional materials that have been playing key roles in the development of many practical applications, including catalytic materials for air pollution control, catalytic materials for water pollution control, catalytic materials for hydrogen production, fluorescent materials, and several other applications. Rare functional materials are particularly important for achieving the goal of carbon neutrality and carbon peaking.

This Collection in the Journal of Eating Disorders focuses on the role of support from families (parents, partners, siblings, and chosen close others) in the management of eating disorders, in helping move into post-traumatic growth, and in developing a recovery identity.

BMC Biology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Aging microenvironment and disease. This Collection aims to help our understanding about the molecular mechanisms and cellular processes that affect the tissue microenvironment during aging and aging-related diseases, as well as the implications in the development of novel therapeutic interventions to restore the aging microenvironment.

BMC Psychology welcomes submissions to our Collection on Bullying. This Collection invites researchers to contribute their work on the multifaceted issue of bullying, encompassing its psychological impacts, the dynamics of cyberbullying, and effective intervention strategies. By advancing our understanding of bullying, we can foster resilience and promote mental well-being among affected populations.

Genome Medicine is calling for submissions to a new Collection on the interpretation and application of genetic and genomic variation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders, guest edited by Daniel Geschwind and Dr Jessica Rexach.

BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on ensuring equality in vaccine access and addressing global inadequacies.

This Collection seeks to gather innovative research on ambulatory anesthesia, emphasizing its role in promoting efficient patient recovery and healthcare resource utilization. We invite submissions that explore anesthetic techniques, patient outcomes, and strategies for optimizing patient selection in the context of ambulatory surgery, with the aim of advancing safe and effective outpatient procedures.

In this collection, we aim to unravel these underlying principles through manuscripts that employ systems biology and/or tissue mechanics models to elucidate and predict experimentally observed processes in developing biological systems, both in vivo (e.g., embryos) and in vitro (e.g., organoids). Through these contributions, we aim to shed light on the fundamental mechanisms that shape life, offering new insights and inspiring future research in this dynamic field.