Recent Advances in Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 704
Special Issue Editor
Interests: prokaryotic genome design and synthesis; genome rearrangement and evolution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of bacterial molecular genetics has witnessed significant advances in recent years, shedding light on the mechanisms that govern bacterial adaptation, survival, and pathogenicity. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent breakthroughs on the molecular genetics of bacteria, including the regulation of gene expression, bacterial evolution, and the interactions between bacterial genomes and the environment. The focus will be on studies that explore the genetic basis of bacterial behavior, resistance mechanisms, and the impact of genetic modifications on bacterial virulence and fitness.
Despite the rapid progress in this field, many questions remain unanswered, particularly in the areas of horizontal gene transfer, the molecular basis of bacterial resistance, and the role of genetic diversity in shaping bacterial populations.
This Special Issue will cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Bacterial gene regulation;
- CRISPR-Cas systems;
- Genome-wide association studies;
- Microbial genomics;
- The genetic underpinnings of bacterial pathogenesis.
We request original articles, brief communications, and review articles that will provide insights into the latest research in bacterial molecular genetics.
Dr. Bin Jia
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bacterial gene regulation
- CRISPR-Cas systems
- bacterial resistance
- microbial genomics
- genome-wide association studies
- bacterial pathogenesis
- genetic diversity
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