Genetics and Genomics of Protozoan Parasites
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 February 2024) | Viewed by 2294
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The impact of parasitic protozoa at a global level constitutes one of the greatest challenges for health; parasitosis diseases, such as malaria, trypanosomiasis, or amoebiasis, constitute an important barrier for the social and economic development of many populations, especially in developing countries. Despite the great progress made in recent years regarding the knowledge of these diseases, it has fundamentally been the development of molecular biology, and especially genomics, that has substantially contributed to unraveling the complex biology of these organisms. This spurs progress in the development of new therapies and preventive measures based on new approaches, such as target-based drug design supported by genomics and typing methods based on whole-genome sequencing data.
This Special Issue on Genetics and Genomics of Protozoan Parasites will provide updates the latest advances and approaches for both a better understanding of the biology of these parasites and the development of new therapies to fight these pathogens. We welcome both original studies and reviews with a focus on next-generation sequencing and data exploration for the development of vaccines, drugs, and surveillance and control strategies.
Dr. Gregorio Pérez-Cordón
Guest Editor
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