Genomic and Molecular Insights into Emerging and Reemerging Pathogens
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editor
Interests: genetics; genomics; phylodynamics; bioinformatics; biostatistics; population genetics; one health
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Dear Colleagues,
The emergence and reemergence of pathogens continue to pose significant challenges to global health, necessitating innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to surveillance, diagnosis, and intervention. Genomic and molecular analyses have become indispensable tools in understanding the evolution, transmission dynamics, and pathogenic mechanisms of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Furthermore, advances in next-generation sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics are shedding light on critical genetic variations, adaptive mutations, and host–pathogen interactions, paving the way for more precise epidemiological tracking and targeted therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that explore genomic and molecular methodologies for investigating emerging and reemerging pathogens. We welcome studies on pathogen evolution, comparative and functional genomics, molecular epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and host immune responses. Additionally, contributions focusing on novel diagnostic tools, vaccine development, and therapeutic innovations driven by genomic insights are encouraged. By fostering a deeper understanding of pathogen genetics and molecular biology, this collection aspires to support global efforts in disease prevention, control, and preparedness against future infectious threats. We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Fabio Scarpa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pathogens genomic analysis
- evolution transmission dynamics
- pathogenic mechanisms
- viruses
- bacteria
- fungi
- parasites
- next-generation sequencing
- metagenomics
- bioinformatics
- genetic variations
- adaptive mutations
- host–pathogen interactions
- emerging pathogens
- molecular epidemiology
- host immune responses
- pathogen genetics
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