Advances in Microparasite Research
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology and Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 691
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microtubule cytoskeleton; Apicomplexa protozoa; host-parasite interaction
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Interests: Apicomplexa; vector-borne pathogens; molecular cell biology; parasitic diseases; One Health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent years have brought remarkable progress and emerging trends, shaping the field of parasitology. Breakthroughs in molecular biology, genomics, and transcriptomics have enabled unprecedented insights into parasite biology, host-parasite interactions, and disease mechanisms. Advances in high-throughput sequencing and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing have empowered researchers to identify essential parasite genes, unravel complex life cycles, and pinpoint novel drug and vaccine targets, particularly in major pathogens such as Plasmodium falciparum, and Toxoplasma gondii.
The Special Issue invites submissions that showcase cutting-edge developments and innovative approaches across the diverse landscape of microparasite research, with a particular focus on protozoan and chromistan parasites. This Special Issue will focus on original research, reviews, and methodological advances that deepen our understanding of microparasite biology, host-parasite interactions, and disease mechanisms. We are particularly interested in studies leveraging molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics to unravel the complexities of parasite life cycles, pathogenesis, and adaptation. Contributions that employ novel technologies—such as high-throughput sequencing, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, or artificial intelligence in diagnostics—are highly encouraged, as are papers presenting new diagnostic tools, drug and vaccine targets, and innovative therapeutic strategies. The Special Issue also seeks work addressing the epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases, especially in the context of emerging challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and drug resistance. Interdisciplinary studies that integrate ecological, clinical, and computational perspectives are welcome, as are submissions focused on neglected tropical diseases and one health implications.
By bringing together a diverse range of topics and methodologies, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the study of microparasites and to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within the scientific community. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that present significant scientific contributions and novel insights, helping to shape the future direction of parasitology research.
Dr. Sofia Nolasco
Guest Editor
Dr. Inês L. S. Delgado
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- microparasites
- molecular parasitology
- parasitic disease diagnostics
- parasitic disease epidemiology
- host–parasite interactions
- parasite genomics/transcriptomics
- drug/vaccine targets
- drug resistance
- neglected tropical diseases
- One Health approach
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