Biology, Pathogenesis, and Genomics of Animal Viruses
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bovine gammaherpesvirus type 4 (BoGHV-4); molecular virology; viral pathogenesis; host–virus interactions; innate immune modulation; toll-like receptors (TLRs) signalling; reproductive virology; platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy; virus–bacteria co-infections; One Health approach
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal viruses are responsible for significant economic losses and remain a major threat to animal health and food security worldwide. In recent years, advances in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics have provided new insights into virus evolution, host–pathogen interactions, and the emergence of novel viral variants. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for developing innovative diagnostic tools, preventive strategies, and therapeutic approaches.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, “Biology, Pathogenesis, and Genomics of Animal Viruses,” which aims to gather recent findings on the molecular basis of viral replication, host immune modulation, and virus–host–microbiota interactions across different animal species. The Special Issue also welcomes studies exploring novel antiviral strategies, vaccine development, and comparative genomics of emerging and re-emerging animal viruses.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, molecular virology, viral genomics, virus evolution, host–virus interactions, and translational applications in veterinary and One Health contexts.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Andrea Elizabeth Verna
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- animal viruses
- molecular virology
- viral genomics
- host–virus interactions
- viral pathogenesis
- innate immunity
- comparative genomics
- One Health
- emerging viruses
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