From the Editor-in-Chief
Anatomy is a classic but fascinating branch of biology, as it entails two mutually exclusive perspectives on living things. One is “reductionism,” as represented by the original meaning of the Greek word for “dissection,” which is central to this discipline. You cut the body into pieces to reduce it to the smallest functional unit, applying an essentially Cartesian way of thinking. However, we must keep in mind that anatomy is also characterized by a completely opposite, holistic view, which focuses on the forms of living things. Furthermore, the field of anatomy includes embryology and developmental biology, which trace the formation of the body.
Anatomical Science International（ASI）is a peer-reviewed journal covering the broad discipline of anatomy from cell biology to anthropology. When you look at an issue, you recognize the diversity of biological fields embodied in ASI, which may open up new perspectives in biological research or offer inspirations and points of departure for new interdisciplinary studies. Moreover, we have set a high standard for the reproduction of artwork and pictures to ensure the utmost quality. Of special note, color pages are free of charge.
This year, ASI celebrates its twentieth anniversary. The new editorial team led by Sén TAKEDA commenced its duties in 2021 and began publishing an annual Special Issue, which covers important topics in anatomical science including cutting-edge technologies that could potentially revolutionize the field. This directly addresses our readership’s demand for comprehensive information on a specific topic. In addition, the Special Issue offers contributing authors enhanced visibility among the research community.
We always welcome new submissions and look forward to the next original and thought-provoking contributions to ASI.
Sén TAKEDA
Editor-in-Chief
Anatomical Science International
April 18th, 2022