Introducing "Frontiers in Zoology"

Area of Science:

• Zoology
• Integrative Biology

Background:

• Zoology, a long-standing biological discipline, faced fragmentation due to the expansion of life sciences.
• Independent sub-disciplines within zoology often exhibited limited exchange.
• Advancements in molecular methodologies and integrative theories prompted a re-integration of zoological fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the re-emergence of zoology as an integrative discipline.
• To showcase the journal "Frontiers in Zoology" as a platform for this re-integration.
• To foster a comprehensive understanding of zoological phenomena across all organizational levels.

Main Methods:

• Review of current trends in biological sciences.
• Analysis of the impact of molecular techniques on classical zoology.
• Examination of theoretical frameworks enabling multi-level biological explanations.

Main Results:

• Zoology has re-integrated, encompassing diverse aspects from gene to ecosystem level.
• A broader, more holistic approach to zoological questions is now promoted.
• The journal "Frontiers in Zoology" serves as a central platform for this renewed zoological focus.

Conclusions:

• Zoology is re-established as a unified and integrative scientific field.
• Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of animal life.
• "Frontiers in Zoology" offers open access to high-quality research, promoting global accessibility and collaboration.