Molecular Research on Parasitic Infection
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 February 2026 | Viewed by 451
Special Issue Editors
Interests: parasitic infection
Interests: immunology; microbiology; veterinary; biochemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic infection remains a major global health challenge for both human and veterinary medicine, affecting millions of people and causing a significant socioeconomic burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized our understanding of parasite biology, host–parasite interactions, and immune mechanism evasion. These insights are crucial not only for improving diagnostic tools, but also for designing effective therapies and control strategies. Despite these advances, many parasitic diseases remain understudied, and emerging parasitic diseases pose new challenges. This Special Issue provides a platform to highlight the latest molecular discoveries and their translational applications in parasitology.
We invite researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case studies on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying parasitic infections. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, parasite genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, host–parasite interactions, mechanisms of drug resistance, and novel therapeutic approaches. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the development of innovative strategies to mitigate the effects of parasitic infections.
Prof. Dr. Marcin Wiśniewski
Prof. Dr. Piotr Bąska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- parasitic infections
- host–parasite interactions
- parasite genomics
- drug-resistance mechanisms
- transcriptomics
- proteomics
- diagnostic tools
- immune evasion
- therapeutic strategies
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