Molecular Mechanisms of Extremophilic Bacteria and Their Potential Applications in Biotechnology
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: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 873
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Interests: microbiology; taxonomy; genomics; radiation resistance: bacteria; yeast; RNASeq; metagenome
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Dear Colleagues,
Extremophilic bacteria, capable of thriving in some of the most inhospitable environments on Earth, possess unique molecular mechanisms that enable their survival under extreme conditions such as high radiation, temperature, salinity, and pH levels. Understanding these mechanisms is not only crucial for advancing our knowledge of microbial resilience but also holds significant potential for innovative biotechnological applications.
This Special Issue, "Molecular Mechanisms of Extremophilic Bacteria and Their Potential Applications in Biotechnology", aims to explore the genetic, proteomic, and metabolic adaptations that confer extremophilic properties in these remarkable microorganisms. Additionally, it seeks to highlight the potential biotechnological applications of these adaptations, ranging from industrial processes to environmental remediation.
We invite contributions that delve into the following topics of interest:
- Genomic insights into extremophilic bacteria;
- Transcriptomic responses of extremophiles to extreme environmental conditions;
- Proteomic and metabolomic profiling of extremophilic mechanisms;
- Comparative studies between extremophilic and non-extremophilic bacterial strains;
- Identification and characterization of key regulatory proteins and pathways;
- Evolutionary adaptations and mechanisms underlying extremophilic bacteria;
- Functional and structural analysis of stress response systems in extremophiles;
- Applications of extremophilic bacteria in biotechnology, including bioremediation, bioenergy, and industrial bioprocesses.
By assembling a diverse range of studies, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive view of the molecular, genetic, and evolutionary aspects of extremophilic in bacteria. Moreover, it seeks to uncover how these unique traits can be harnessed for various biotechnological innovations.
Dr. Sathiyaraj Srinivasan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- extremophilic bacteria
- molecular mechanisms
- genomic analysis
- transcriptomic responses
- proteomic studies
- metabolic adaptations
- comparative analysis
- regulatory networks
- stress response systems
- biotechnological applications
- bioremediation
- bioenergy
- industrial bioprocesses
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