Ecology and Genetics of Medically Important Fungi
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 90
Special Issue Editors
Interests: host-fungal interactions; fungal virulence; medically important fungi; entomopathogenic fungi
Interests: microbial resistance; antifungal drugs; virulence mechanisms; in vivo experimental models
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are proud to present the Special Issue titled “Ecology and Genetics of Medically Important Fungi”, which aims to showcase recent research on several aspects of medically important fungi. Although the fungi kingdom is vast, a small fraction poses a threat to human or animal health. Environmental and commensal interactions, as well as colonization and infection, contribute to the emergence or potentiation of fungal virulence factors.
The ways in which fungi interact with diverse ecosystems underscores the importance of assessing the impacts of climate change or agricultural practices on the emergence of fungal diseases, including the development of antifungal resistance.
By integrating ecological and molecular perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance knowledge on the factors driving fungal pathogenicity and resilience, providing insights that may guide new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches. Contributions based on experimental, clinical, or environmental data are welcome.
We are looking for submissions addressing topics that include, but are not limited to, the following:
1 – Fungi–environment interactions and its consequences to adaptation and pathogenic potential development
2 – Environment driving antifungal resistance
3 – Climate change and the emergence of fungal pathogen-integrative approaches linking human, animal, and environmental health
4 – Recents advances in genetic manipulation and omics tools to study medically important fungi regarding virulence, biological diversity and adaptation
Reviews, original research, and communications are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Caroline Maria Marcos
Dr. Liliana Scorzoni
Dr. Haroldo de Oliveira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- medical mycology
- fungal ecology
- molecular genetics of pathogenic fungi
- antifungal resistance
- fungal omics
- host–pathogen interaction
- environmental adaptation
- fungal virulence
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