Molecular Biology of Foodborne Pathogens: Pathogenesis and Control Strategies
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antibiotics-resistant bacteria; biofilm; meat products; food safety; food quality; endolysin; foodborne pathogen detection
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Dear Colleagues,
Foodborne illnesses, driven by a wide range of pathogens, continue to pose significant public health challenges worldwide. The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant and multidrug-resistant strains further exacerbates these threats. Advances in molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics have significantly enhanced our understanding of the pathogenesis, virulence factors, and adaptive mechanisms of these pathogens. However, research on their interactions with hosts, food matrices, and various environmental factors remains limited.
This Special Issue seeks original research articles and reviews focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenicity of foodborne bacteria, as well as innovative molecular tools for detection, control, and risk mitigation. We welcome interdisciplinary studies integrating microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, as well as food safety. For example:
- Deeper insights into host–pathogen interactions using organoid and in vivo models.
- Application of machine learning and AI in analyzing genomic data for surveillance and outbreak prediction.
- Development of portable, rapid, and multiplex molecular detection platforms (e.g., isothermal amplification, CRISPR-diagnostics).
- Exploration of phage therapy, probiotics, and novel antimicrobials for pathogen control.
- Systems biology approaches to study microbial ecology in food systems.
We invite researchers to contribute to this Special Issue and share their latest findings. By fostering the exchange of innovative ideas and scientific advancements, we aim to promote a deeper understanding of foodborne pathogens and support the development of more effective strategies for ensuring global food safety.
Dr. Jaewoo Bai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- molecular pathogenesis
- virulence factor
- virulence genes
- host–pathogen interaction
- antimicrobial resistance
- bioinformatics
- omics technology
- rapid detection and diagnostics
- control strategies
- food safety
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