Application of Bioinformatics in Food Science
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Foodomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2025 | Viewed by 420
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioinformatics; molecular modeling; food science; bioactive compounds; computational biology
Interests: bioinformatics; molecular modeling; food science; bioactive compounds; computational biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioinformatics is a rapidly evolving field that plays a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting complex biological data. In the context of food science, bioinformatics offers immense potential for innovation. The application of bioinformatic tools can enhance food safety, improve nutritional quality, identify food-derived bioactive compounds, predict flavor profiles, and optimize food processing techniques. Emerging technologies are at the forefront of this movement within the food industry. Bioinformatics can help in developing new products with enhanced nutritional value or reduced allergenic potential.
Therefore, integrating bioinformatic approaches into food science is crucial for advancing our understanding of complex interactions between nutrients and biological systems. This Special Issue on “Application of Bioinformatics in Food Science” seeks high-quality works focusing on innovative applications of bioinformatics in enhancing various aspects of food research. Topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Genomic Analysis: Applying genomic tools for pathogen detection or strain identification.
- Nutritional Genomics: Using machine learning models to optimize nutritional content and dietary recommendations.
- Bioactivity: Identification (with in vitro validation) of food-derived bioactive compounds
- Food Safety: Developing predictive models for allergenic potential or spoilage prediction.
- Flavor Profiling: Utilizing computational methods to enhance sensory acceptability.
- Food Processing Optimization: Leveraging algorithms to streamline production processes while minimizing waste.
While bioinformatics models offer high predictive potential, they are inherently subject to prediction errors. Therefore, experimental validation is crucial to ensure their scientific reliability. Research papers presenting bioinformatics models with a high probability of prediction error (such as molecular docking simulations), without corresponding experimental validation, will not be considered for publication.
Dr. Vladimir Vukić
Dr. Dajana Vukić
Dr. Zdravko Šumić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioinformatics
- food science
- nutritional genomics
- food safety
- molecular modeling
- bioactive compounds
- flavor profiling
- food processing optimization
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