Current Advances and Perspectives in Microbial Genetics and Genomics
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 527
Special Issue Editors
Interests: development of improved molecular tools for genetic engineering of GRAS bacteria and their exploitation for in vivo expression and delivery of therapeutic molecules, including recombinant immunotherapeutics; exploiting microbial enzymes for regenerative medicine and biomedical applications; analysis and targeting of mechanisms involved in the virulence of human pathogenic bacteria; profiling of environmental microbial communities
Interests: genomics characterization of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from artisanal fermented foods; genomic and functional characterization of bioactive compounds produced by LAB; impact of neuroactive compounds produced by LAB on the gut–brain axis and its potential role in neurodegenerative diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Progress and innovation in microbial genetics and genomics have been remarkable in recent years, revolutionizing our understanding of microbial life with profound implications for human health, agriculture, environmental conservation, and biotechnology. Continued investment in research and technology development is essential to further unlocking the potential of microbial systems for addressing global challenges.
This Special Issue welcomes submissions dealing with microbial genetics, genomics, and metagenomics, focusing specifically on bacteria, archaea, and bacteriophages. We encourage research articles that explore diverse aspects, including, but not limited to, gene regulation, microbe–host interactions, antibiotic resistance mechanisms aiding the development of new antimicrobial strategies or the discovery of novel antimicrobial compounds or biomolecules of biotechnological interest from diverse microbial sources, metabolic pathways of environmental and commensal bacteria (including xenobiotic degradation), and the fascinating evolutionary trajectories of microbial genomes. Whether investigating genetic diversity within bacterial populations or elucidating the role of phages in shaping microbial communities, we welcome contributions that improve our understanding of the intricate molecular mechanisms that drive microbial life.
Dr. Marcello Tagliavia
Dr. Lucila Saavedra
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microbial genetics
- genomics and metagenomics
- gene regulation
- microbe–host interactions
- adaption and resistance mechanisms
- microbial metabolism
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