Genetics and Genomics in Host-Pathogen Interactions

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Over long evolutionary timescales, a relationship between a parasite and its host tends towards equilibrium, ensuring the survival of both. However, this is not always the case because of the genetic variability of both pathogens and humans. Moreover, these interactions are also influenced by environmental conditions (microbiota, immune status, comorbidities, and more). As a result, many pathogens (viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi) alter human homeostasis and remain as one cause of an enormous disease burden.

In this context, this Topic is aimed to compile cutting-edge research regarding molecular aspects of pathogens and humans that will contribute to a better understanding of the host–pathogen interactions as a foundation for new approaches to combat those pathogens that continue threatening humans and other animals.

We welcome submissions of research articles, letters, short communications, and timely reviews covering topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Virulent factors
• Pathogenic agents (virus, bacteria, parasites and fungi)
• Molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance
• New drugs against well-defined molecular targets
• Genetic traits and disease associations
• Molecular evolution of pathogens
• Application of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics to study the host-pathogen interactions
• Immune response molecular aspects in the host–pathogen interaction

Dr. Jose María Requena
Dr. Silvia Turroni
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Genes genes	3.1	5.9	2010	13.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	5.6	10.0	2000	17.5 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Microbiology Research microbiolres	2.5	3.5	2010	18.8 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Microorganisms microorganisms	4.7	8.2	2013	16.5 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Pathogens pathogens	3.8	6.7	2012	12.5 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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