Molecular Advances in Detection and Analysis of Microbial Pathogens
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: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
From hospitals to wastewater monitoring plants, the detection and analysis of microbial pathogens are essential for safeguarding health and safety worldwide. Novel molecular diagnostics and bioinformatic tools designed to enhance early identification, accuracy, and reliability in pathogen detection and monitoring are already transforming clinical interventions and pathogen surveillance. These advancements enable better tracking of pathogen transmission chains, earlier detection of outbreaks, and a more effective investigation of pathogens' biology. However, with the increasing incidence of antimicrobial resistance, the emergence of novel pathogens, shifts in pathogen distribution due to climate change, and other microbiological threats require the development of rapid and accurate detection technologies and improved analytical methods to respond in a timely manner.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research and methodological advances across clinical diagnostics, environmental microbiology, food safety, and biotechnology applications. It showcases novel approaches crucial for addressing microbial threats to protect public health and ensure global biosafety.
Dr. Ignacio Garcia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular diagnostics
- antimicrobial resistance
- emerging pathogens
- bioinformatics
- metagenomics
- clinical microbiology
- environmental microbiology
- surveillance
- outbreak detection
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