Animal Virus–Host Interactions and Cross-Species Dynamics
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Infection Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular virology; animal vaccines; virus-host interaction; antiviral screening; viral genomics
Interests: host cell development; virus-host interaction; viral pathogenesis; disease modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intricate interplay between animal viruses and their hosts is a fundamental area of virology with profound implications for global health, economic stability, and biodiversity. The dynamics of how viruses breach species barriers, adapt to new hosts, and emerge as novel pathogens are central to our ability to predict and prevent future epidemics and pandemics. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of these interactions is at the forefront of modern infectious disease research and is a cornerstone of the One Health initiative.
This Special Issue will focus on cutting-edge research that deciphers the complex mechanisms governing animal virus–host interactions and the dynamics of cross-species transmission. We aim to bring together a collection of high-impact articles that advance our mechanistic understanding of viral emergence, pathogenesis, and host adaptation, ultimately informing the development of next-generation countermeasures to protect both animal and human health.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute original research articles and comprehensive reviews. Research areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular Determinants of Host Tropism: Studies identifying specific viral and host factors that control species-specific infection.
- Virus–Host Interactomes: In-depth analysis of the protein-protein and genetic interactions that define the host response to animal viruses.
- Mechanisms of Viral Spillover: Research into the genetic, ecological, and immunological factors that facilitate viral jumps between animal species and from animals to humans.
- Viral Adaptation and Evolution: Investigations into how animal viruses evolve during cross-species transmission to overcome host barriers and establish productive infection in new populations.
- Innate and Adaptive Immunity at the Species Interface: Comparative immunology studies detailing how different host species recognize and control viral infections.
- Pathogenesis of Emerging Animal Viruses: Molecular and cellular studies on how newly emerged or cross-species viruses cause disease in their novel hosts.
- Advanced Disease Models: Development and use of novel in vitro and in vivo models to study cross-species viral dynamics.
- Therapeutic and Vaccine Strategies: Design of broadly protective vaccines and antiviral therapies informed by a deep understanding of virus–host interactions.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this exciting collection.
Dr. Anan Jongkaewwattana
Dr. Thanathom Chailangkarn
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal viruses
- zoonosis
- pathogenesis
- host immunity
- vaccines
- antivirals
- host–pathogen interaction
- One Health
- veterinary virology
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