Molecular Epidemiology, Genomics, and Functional Genomics of Zoonotic Parasites
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 200
Special Issue Editors
Interests: zoonotic parasite; epidemiology; parasite-host interaction; vaccine; innate immunity; pathogenesis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic parasitic diseases are of public health and veterinary importance and can cause severe morbidity and mortality in both humans and animals worldwide. A substantial proportion of the over 200 zoonotic diseases currently listed by the WHO are caused by parasites, including neo emerging, reemerging, and neglected parasitic diseases such as toxoplasmosis, cryptosporidiosis, trichinellosis, echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, clonorchiasis sinensis, etc. An integrated One Health approach involving collaboration among sectors responsible for human and animal health, as well as food safety and water sanitation and hygiene, is required for the effective prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. Knowledge about epidemiology, genomics, and interactions of zoonotic parasitic diseases is essential for control strategies and public policies to be adopted effectively. Molecular epidemiology can reveal insights into zoonotic parasite transmission dynamics, host adaptation, and geographic spread. Genomic analysis is crucial for deciphering zoonotic parasite genetics, identifying virulence factors, and guiding targeted therapeutics. Multi-omics research provides a new perspective and in-depth understanding of pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and drug development for zoonotic parasitic diseases by integrating biological data from multiple levels such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and spatial genomics.
We aim to collect original high-quality research, reviews, and short communications involving studies of epidemiology, genomics, functional genomics, and interactions of zoonotic parasitic diseases that infect humans, animals, and marine organisms.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Dong-Hui Zhou
Dr. Chun-Xue Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- zoonotic parasite
- epidemiology
- genomics
- functional genomics
- transcriptomics
- spatial genomics
- genetics
- pathogenesis
- immunity
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