This internationally acclaimed periodical features empirical and theoretical papers on child development and family-child relationships. A high-quality resource for researchers, writers, teachers, and practitioners, the journal contains up-to-date information on advances in developmental theories; research on infants, children, adolescents, and families; summaries and integrations of research; commentaries by experts; and reviews of important new books in development.
Meta Gene publishes meta-analysis, polymorphism and population study papers that are relevant to both human and non-human species. Examples include but are not limited to:(Relevant to human specimens):Meta-Analysis Papers - statistical reviews of the published literature of human genetic variation (typically linked to medical conditionals and/or congenital diseases)Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) - examination of large patient cohorts to identify common genetic factors that influence health and diseaseHuman Genetics Papers - original studies describing new data on genetic variation in smaller patient populationsGenetic Case Reports - short communications describing novel and in formative genetic mutations or chromosomal aberrations (e.g., probands) in very small demographic groups (e.g., family or unique ethnic group).(Relevant to non-human specimens):Small Genome Papers - Analysis of genetic variation in organelle genomes (e.g., mitochondrial DNA)Microbiota Papers - Analysis of microbiological variation through analysis of DNA sequencing in different biological environmentsEcological Diversity Papers - Geographical distribution of genetic diversity of zoological or botanical species.