Insect Immunogenomics
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: host–pathogen/parasite interaction; non-coding RNA; epigenetics; transgene; omics
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Interests: insect–pathogen immune interaction; insect physiology; circadian clock; gene editing; omics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Insects, the most diverse group of organisms, possess highly sophisticated immune systems that enable them to combat pathogens and adapt to environmental challenges. Recent advances in genomics and bioinformatics have revolutionized our understanding of insect immunity, uncovering complex immune mechanisms and their evolutionary dynamics. This research area is critical for addressing global challenges, such as vector-borne diseases, agricultural pest control, and biodiversity conservation.
The Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research in insect immunogenomics. We invite submissions exploring insect immune gene evolution, host–pathogen interactions, environmental impacts on immunity, and applications in insect disease control and biotechnology. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that advance this field. Together we explore the fascinating world of insect immunogenomics!
Suggested themes include the following:
- Genomic and transcriptomic insights into insect immune systems;
- Evolutionary immunogenomics and comparative analyses;
- Functional genomics of immune responses;
- Insect–pathogen interactions and vector immunity;
- Environmental influences on immune gene expression.
Dr. Rui Guo
Dr. Jianfeng Qiu
Dr. Qiang Huang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Insects is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- insect immunity
- genomics
- host–pathogen interactions
- functional genomics
- omics
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