Virus Detection and Analysis: Molecular Investigations
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: 26 May 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editor
Interests: macrolide-resistant; bordetella pertussis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viruses continue to pose a major challenge to global health. Advances in molecular biology and analytical technologies have revolutionized our ability to detect, characterize, and monitor viral pathogens with unprecedented precision. This Special Issue invites original research articles and reviews focusing on molecular investigations that enhance the detection and analysis of viruses.
We welcome contributions that explore cutting-edge methodologies, including nucleic acid amplification techniques, next-generation sequencing, biosensor technologies, and more. Studies addressing viral genome structure, mutation dynamics, and host–virus interactions are also encouraged, especially those providing insights into viral emergence, transmission, and resistance evolution.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight innovations that improve diagnostic accuracy, enable early detection, and inform effective response strategies for viral outbreaks. By bridging molecular insights with practical applications, this collection seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and accelerate progress in virology research.
Authors are invited to submit work that reflects both fundamental and applied perspectives, with relevance to human or animal virology with zoonotic potentials. Studies employing novel tools or integrative approaches will be prioritized. Together, we hope to illuminate the molecular underpinnings of viruses and strengthen our collective capacity to understand and combat viral threats.
Dr. Hayes Kam-Hei Luk
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- virus
- molecular detection
- nucleic acid amplification
- molecular typing
- next generation sequencing
- metagenomics
- point-of-care testing
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