WebLog Journal of Genetics and Genomic Research

Scientific publications are commonly viewed as indicators of achievement and academic productivity. However, the final published article often conceals the difficult journey that precedes its completion. This reflective paper presents personal and academic reflections stimulated by revisiting the draft of my first peer reviewed publication entitled Genetic variation of green-lipped mussel Perna viridis (Linnaeus) from the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, which was later published in…

Background: Clinical genetics has advanced significantly due to the contributions of pioneering physicians, particularly in developed countries. However, less is known about the key figures shaping the field in the developing world.

Materials and Methods: This study aims to identify and evaluate the impact of clinical geneticists from 174 developing countries using bibliometric analysis. Over 1,000 Google Scholar Citation profiles were analyzed…

The fight against brucellosis is an important issue for global health and veterinary medicine. Brucellosis pathogens can affect not only dozens of animal species, but also humans [9, 16].

To combat brucellosis, it is important to study the immune status of animals [8, 13].

Currently, molecular genetic approaches are widely used in the world to study animal resistance to hereditary and infectious diseases. DNA markers of genetic resistance to common infectious diseases…

Synthetic biology represents a profound transformation in the life sciences, shifting from reactive genetic manipulation to proactive, design-driven construction of biological systems. Using Bacillus subtilis genomics as a historical anchor, we trace the conceptual trajectory from genetic engineering through molecular biology to synthetic biology (SynBio), framing each transition through Thomas Kuhn’s theory of paradigm shifts. We argue that SynBio constitutes a genuine revolutionary…

Classical microbiology has long relied on discrete categories to define bacterial species, pathogenicity, and antimicrobial resistance. However, comparative genomics of neglected species reveals the limitations of these rigid frameworks. Using Corynebacterium glucuronolyticum as a paradigm, we argue that these concepts are better understood as functional constructs that depend on genomic, ecological, and clinical contexts rather than fixed biological entities. This perspective challenges…