About this Research Topic
Protist research is developing at unprecedented speed thanks in part to the emerging techniques and methodology for elucidating the biology, ecology and evolution of diverse taxa, enriched by availability of genome-scale data. For instance, the generation of omics data (such as transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics) has become more readily available, enabling researchers to analyse several data layers with machine learning algorithms in one experiment (multi-omics) and to connect it to phenotypic data. These techniques are maximising discovery, aiding formulation of new hypotheses, and stimulating new areas of future research. In this Research Topic, state-of-the-art technologies are used to enhance our understanding of protist biology, ecology and evolution.
This Research Topic features state-of-the-art techniques and methodology, which are leading and accelerating protist research. The collection articles will feature high-quality, innovative research adopting cutting-edge, advanced technologies, including but not limited to the use of integrated and/or spatial omics technologies, microscopy, cell biology, and scalable bioinformatic techniques to investigate the biology, ecology and evolution of diverse protist lineages, including algae.
We are seeking papers describing original research adopting new or innovative techniques to advance our understanding of the biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of diverse protist lineages, including algae. Suitable themes include:
- omics approaches integrating various omics data (e.g., genome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome), including spatial and meta -omics techniques
- advanced microscopy, bio-imaging, nanotechnology, or development of biomarker assays
- advanced culturing or genetic transformation techniques e.g. protoplast fusion and CRISPR
- machine learning or artificial intelligence in analysis of wide-ranging biological data including sequence, structural, imaging, morphological, ecological, and biogeographical data
- development of new resources for research in protists and algae
Leading experts of diverse disciplines in the research of protists, algae, and aquatic botany will share and discuss their latest findings at the Asian Pacific Congress of Protistology (APCOP-V) 2024 in Brisbane, Australia, jointly with the 38th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany (ASPAB).
This Research Topic features state-of-the-art techniques and methodology, which are leading and accelerating protist research. The collection articles will feature high-quality, innovative research adopting cutting-edge, advanced technologies, including but not limited to the use of integrated and/or spatial omics technologies, microscopy, cell biology, and scalable bioinformatic techniques to investigate the biology, ecology and evolution of diverse protist lineages, including algae.
We are seeking papers describing original research adopting new or innovative techniques to advance our understanding of the biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of diverse protist lineages, including algae. Suitable themes include:
- omics approaches integrating various omics data (e.g., genome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome), including spatial and meta -omics techniques
- advanced microscopy, bio-imaging, nanotechnology, or development of biomarker assays
- advanced culturing or genetic transformation techniques e.g. protoplast fusion and CRISPR
- machine learning or artificial intelligence in analysis of wide-ranging biological data including sequence, structural, imaging, morphological, ecological, and biogeographical data
- development of new resources for research in protists and algae
Leading experts of diverse disciplines in the research of protists, algae, and aquatic botany will share and discuss their latest findings at the Asian Pacific Congress of Protistology (APCOP-V) 2024 in Brisbane, Australia, jointly with the 38th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany (ASPAB).
Keywords: ecology, evolution, emerging technologies, protist, omics
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