A welcome note from the Editor-in-Chief, highlighting the journal's vision, scope, and commitment to quality scientific communication.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain and increased sensitivity to stimuli. The acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3) is believed to play a key role in its pathogenesis, making it a potential therapeutic target.

The last few decades have seen a massive rise in the amount of biomedical data, which has pushed the use of various Machine Learning (ML) approaches to solve new issues in clinical research and biological science.

In the evolving narrative of immunology, regulatory T cells (Tregs) have traditionally been cast as the peacekeepers of the immune system, perceived as constant, stable, and passive enforcers of self-tolerance.

Rapid urbanization and industrialization have increased plastic waste; this commentary discusses the role of marine microorganisms in biodegradation and mitigation.