About this Research Topic
Ticks are efficient vectors for many pathogens, including bacteria, protozoa, and viruses, significantly impacting human and animal health and livestock production. The current problem lies in the need for effective detection, diagnosis, and control strategies for ticks and their transmitted pathogens. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of precise molecular and computer vision approaches in identifying tick species and confirming single and mixed natural pathogen infections across various specimens. Advances in genomics and other "omics" technologies have led to the development of multi-epitope vaccines, which show promise in controlling ticks and associated tick-borne pathogens (TBPs). Despite these advancements, there remains a critical need for further exploration of tick-pathogen interactions and the development of novel control strategies.
This research topic aims to open submissions in the broad subject area of ticks and tick-borne pathogens. Specifically, it seeks to address the precise identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens and the application of meta-omics strategies to explore tick-pathogen interactions and vaccine targets. The main objectives include developing novel methods for specific detection and improved genetic characterization of ticks and TBPs, evaluating DNA/RNA markers for species identification, and designing multi-epitope vaccines. Additionally, the research aims to utilize metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics to discover new protein candidates for anti-tick and anti-TBP vaccination.
To gather further insights into the precise identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens and the application of meta-omics strategies, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Development of novel methods for specific detection and improved genetic characterization of ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
- Evaluation of DNA/RNA markers for species identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
- Exploration of tick microbiota for pathogen screening and control.
- Design of multi-epitope vaccines against ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
- Use of metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics to search for new protein candidates for anti-tick and anti-TBP vaccination.
This research topic aims to open submissions in the broad subject area of ticks and tick-borne pathogens. Specifically, it seeks to address the precise identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens and the application of meta-omics strategies to explore tick-pathogen interactions and vaccine targets. The main objectives include developing novel methods for specific detection and improved genetic characterization of ticks and TBPs, evaluating DNA/RNA markers for species identification, and designing multi-epitope vaccines. Additionally, the research aims to utilize metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics to discover new protein candidates for anti-tick and anti-TBP vaccination.
To gather further insights into the precise identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens and the application of meta-omics strategies, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Development of novel methods for specific detection and improved genetic characterization of ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
- Evaluation of DNA/RNA markers for species identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
- Exploration of tick microbiota for pathogen screening and control.
- Design of multi-epitope vaccines against ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
- Use of metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics to search for new protein candidates for anti-tick and anti-TBP vaccination.
Keywords: metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, DNA markers, RNA markers, multi-epitope vaccines
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