New Molecular Research of Foodborne 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: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: proteomics; foodborne pathogens; mechanisms of bacterial resistance; extracellular vesicles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Foodborne pathogens pose a significant threat to public health, food security, and global economies, leading to outbreaks that impact millions of people each year. These microorganisms have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to survive in diverse environments, persist in food matrices, and evade host immune defenses. Advances in molecular research have provided deeper insights into pathogen genetics, virulence factors, stress responses, and antimicrobial resistance, paving the way for improved detection and control strategies. However, many aspects of their adaptation, transmission, and interactions with hosts and food environments remain poorly understood.
Leading by Prof. Dr. Djuro Josic and assisting by Dr. Martina Šrajer Gajdošik (Department of Chemistry, University of Osijek, Croatia), this Special Issue focuses on innovative research exploring the genetic, biochemical, and physiological characteristics of foodborne bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. We welcome contributions that investigate pathogen–host interactions, microbial adaptation to environmental stress, antimicrobial resistance, biofilm formation, and novel detection and intervention strategies. Studies utilizing advanced molecular techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Djuro Josic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- molecular mechanisms
- antimicrobial resistance
- pathogen detection
- host–microbe interactions
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