Molecular Genetics of Parasitic Protozoa
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Toxoplasma gondii; animals; immunology; epidemiology; molecular genetics
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Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic protozoa are significant zoonotic agents, many of which are recognized as One Health concerns due to their ability to infect both humans and animals. Species such as Toxoplasma gondii, Plasmodium spp., Leishmania spp., and Trypanosoma spp. cause severe diseases worldwide, posing major public health challenges. A deeper understanding of their molecular genetics is essential to uncover transmission routes, population dynamics, drug resistance, and phylogenetic evolution. All warm-blooded animals, including birds, livestock, and wildlife, play essential roles in parasite life cycles and may serve as significant sources of human infection, especially through the consumption of contaminated or undercooked meat. Recent advances in genomics and molecular tools offer new opportunities for improved diagnosis, control strategies, and vaccine development.
This Special Issue welcomes original research and reviews focusing on molecular genetics, immunology, epidemiology, and evolutionary studies of parasitic protozoa, aiming to advance our knowledge and support effective prevention and management of protozoan diseases.
Dr. Paştiu Anamaria Ioana
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular genetics
- parasitic protozoa
- zoonosis
- One Health
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