Next-Gen Sequencing Advances Pathogen Research in Health, Agriculture & Environment
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editors
Interests: next generation seq; microbiological identification
Interests: genetic; NGS
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Pathogens Special Issue emphasizes the crucial role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and advanced molecular techniques in addressing the global health challenges posed by infectious pathogens. These pathogens not only threaten human and animal health but also cause significant economic losses and threaten biodiversity. By using high-throughput sequencing technologies among other molecular techniques, researchers can rapidly identify, characterize, and monitor pathogens, thereby enhancing our molecular and epidemiological understanding. This collection highlights how cutting-edge technology contributes to improvements in disease monitoring, control, and management strategies across public health, agriculture, livestock, and environmental sectors. This issue features case studies demonstrating how advancements in sequencing reveal insights into pathogen epidemiology, phylogeny, the emergence of new strains, and resistance development. Ultimately, this Special Issue underscores the importance of innovative molecular methods in advancing the state of the art in pathogen research and fostering more effective responses to infectious threats worldwide.
Dr. Lucía Galli
Prof. Dr. Guillermo Giovambattista
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genomic technologies
- surveillance
- epidemiology
- antimicrobial resistance
- one health
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