Call for Papers – BioTechniques: Simultaneous multiple gene detection
Do you have original research or review papers you wish to publish on the detection and quantification of multiple genes? BioTechniques invites you to submit your paper to its latest Article Collection entitled, ‘Simultaneous multiple gene detection’.
Molecular biology-based techniques have been frequently used to detect and quantify genes of interest, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital PCR (dPCR), and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). They are sensitive and specific for detecting genes present at low concentrations and can provide results in less than a few hours. Therefore, these techniques are becoming popular for clinical diagnostics, wastewater surveillance, and other clinical and environmental applications. We often have multiple genes of interest. If we run single-target assays one by one, it becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive. That is where multiplexing becomes important and useful.
Recent technological advancements enable us to target multiple genes using qPCR and dPCR (i.e., multiplex qPCR and multiplex dPCR). Additionally, high-throughput qPCR platforms also allow us to run multiple single-plex qPCR tests simultaneously. While these methods of detecting multiple genes simultaneously present unique challenges, researchers have successfully addressed these issues for both clinical and environmental applications.
This article collection aims to seek original and review articles that address the unique challenges associated with the detection and quantification of multiple genes. The topics of interest include methods to improve detection accuracy, strategies to overcome fluorophore spillover, and issues related to the formation of primer dimer formation. We also welcome reports of new multiplex assays, such as qPCR, dPCR, and LAMP, for clinical and environmental applications, as well as comparisons of different multiplex gene detection platforms.
For further information, please review the journal Aims and Scope and Instructions for authors. The deadline for submissions is 31 December 2026.
Please reach out to Commissioning Editor Jasmine Hagan ([email protected]) for more information.
