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    For this Collection, we encourage submissions that highlight recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms by which different shift work patterns in human occupations disturb circadian rhythms.

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    This Collection welcomes submissions that highlight mechanistic and ecological advancements to our understanding on how endocrine disruptors impact ourselves and the world around us through altering cellular and systemic metabolic functions.

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    This Collection welcomes submissions that contribute to our understanding of cell-cell communication in multicellular organisms.

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    National DNA Day on April 25th commemorates the publication of the structure of DNA in 1953 and subsequent achievements in molecular biology and genetics research. This year, the Communications Biology editors have curated a collection of articles to highlight advances in animal genetics and genomics, highlighting studies that provide insight on vertebrate animal evolution or diversity.

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    This cross-journal Collection welcomes submissions that present experimental, computational, and integrative approaches to characterize structure-dynamics-function relationships in biomolecules, macromolecular assemblies, or subcellular structures.

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    Cancer is a leading cause of death, accounting for nearly one in six deaths worldwide. Many cancers can be cured, especially if detected early and treated effectively.

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    This Collection welcomes submissions that examine the molecular basis or pathogenesis of Mendelian disorders, including studies that establish new models to explore the foundations of specific disorders.

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    This cross-journal Collection welcomes articles that report on RNA-driven cellular mechanisms, physiologically relevant RNA processes, and the development and characterisation of novel RNA-based medical applications for disease prevention, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

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    For this Collection, we encourage submissions that highlight recent advances in the biology of neural organoids and how neural organoids could be utilized to study the mechanisms of neural networks and dysfunction in neuropsychiatric conditions.

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    This joint Collection between Nature Communications and Communications Biology welcomes submissions of primary research that aim to understand how development events are regulated at the cellular and organismal levels by temporal cues.

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    This Collection welcomes submissions that contribute to our understanding of the biophysics and properties of LLPS in biological processes and systems.

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