Genomics and Bioinformatics in Microorganism from the Class Insecta
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2242
Special Issue Editor
Interests: genomics and bioinformatics in microorganisms from the insect class; evolutionary dynamics of microbial symbiosis in insects; multi-omics approaches in entomological microbiomes; molecular profiling of insect-associated microorganisms
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to explore the genomics and bioinformatics of microorganisms associated with insects, emphasizing their ecological roles, evolutionary dynamics, and potential applications in biotechnology and environmental sciences.
Recent advancements in sequencing technologies and computational approaches have provided new insights into microbial diversity, host–microbe interactions, and functional genomics within insect populations, with implications for conservation biology, agriculture, and disease control. In this Special Issue, we aim to bring together cutting-edge research highlighting innovative methodologies, bioinformatics applications, and the ecological significance of insect-associated microorganisms.
For this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and review papers that contribute to advancing the field of genomics and bioinformatics in microorganisms associated with insects. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Genomic characterization of insect-associated microbial communities;
- Functional bioinformatics analyses of microbial symbiosis in insect hosts;
- Metagenomics and transcriptomics approaches for studying microbiomes;
- Evolutionary dynamics of microbial interactions within insect ecosystems;
- Multi-omic strategies for deciphering microbial adaptation in entomology;
- Biotechnological applications of insect-associated microbial genomes;
- Environmental and ecological perspectives on insect microbiomes.
Our goal is to curate at least 10 high-quality articles, contributing to a comprehensive collection of research that may later be compiled into a book. We encourage submissions from diverse disciplines, including entomology, molecular biology, computational genomics, and microbiology, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on this emerging field.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering a comprehensive discussion in this growing field.
Prof. Dr. Irám Pablo Rodríguez-Sánchez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genomics
- bioinformatics
- microbial communities
- insect microbiomes
- multi-omics
- metagenomics
- transcriptomics
- host-microbe interactions
- evolutionary dynamics
- biotechnological applications
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