Functional Genomics of Insects: Unraveling Genetic Mechanisms and Applications
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 837
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rapid advancements in genomics and high-throughput sequencing technologies have transformed the study of insect functional genomics, empowering researchers to investigate the molecular mechanisms driving insect physiology, behavior, and adaptation with unprecedented precision. Functional genomics seeks to uncover the roles of genes and their regulatory networks, offering critical insights into fundamental entomology and practical applications in areas such as pest control, pollinator conservation, and vector-borne disease management.
This dynamic field spans a diverse range of topics, including the genetic mechanisms underlying insect development, metamorphosis, and neural and behavioral adaptations, as well as pesticide resistance, insect–plant interactions, and disease transmission regulation in vectors. Innovations in tools like CRISPR-Cas9, RNA interference (RNAi), single-cell genomics, and omics technologies have further accelerated progress and opened new research avenues.
This Special Issue, “Functional Genomics of Insects: Unraveling Genetic Mechanisms and Applications”, invites submissions that showcase the latest advances in insect functional genomics, on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Functional studies on insect development, behavior, and adaptation;
- Molecular and genetic approaches to pest and vector control;
- Genomics of pollinator health and insect–plant interactions;
- Application of advanced genomic tools and technologies in insect research.
We welcome original research articles and reviews that provide novel insights or synthesize current knowledge, highlighting the transformative impact of functional genomics on insect research and its practical applications.
Prof. Dr. Bin Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genomics
- comparative genomics
- gene regulation networks
- developmental biology
- metamorphosis
- vector biology
- insecticide resistance mechanisms
- insect–plant interactions
- environmental adaptation
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