About Parasitology Breakthroughs
About this Collection
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In our short existence on Earth, humans have become host to over 70 species of protozoa, and nearly 300 species of parasitic worms. Traditionally, parasitology can be considered to have its roots in the zoological sciences. However, with biotechnological advances and growing understanding, parasitology has rapidly become an interdisciplinary field, encompassing subjects such as microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and immunology to name a few. The field can now be seen tackling parasite-associated public health burdens, diving into the taxonomy and life history of pathogens, and discovering host-vector genetics, genomics, and proteomics.
This collection aims to create a space of innovation, shared knowledge, and open discussion surrounding the research shaping the current thinking and application of parasitology. We invite original research in both basic and applied parasitology, from taxonomy and life history to the advances in medical studies in parasitology.
Topics to include (but are not limited to):
This collection is now closed.
This collection is part of the Pathogens Gateway.
Any questions about this collection? Please get in contact directly with research@f1000.com.
In our short existence on Earth, humans have become host to over 70 species of protozoa, and nearly 300 species of parasitic worms. Traditionally, parasitology can be considered to have its roots in the zoological sciences. However, with biotechnological advances and growing understanding, parasitology has rapidly become an interdisciplinary field, encompassing subjects such as microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and immunology to name a few. The field can now be seen tackling parasite-associated public health burdens, diving into the taxonomy and life history of pathogens, and discovering host-vector genetics, genomics, and proteomics.
This collection aims to create a space of innovation, shared knowledge, and open discussion surrounding the research shaping the current thinking and application of parasitology. We invite original research in both basic and applied parasitology, from taxonomy and life history to the advances in medical studies in parasitology.
Topics to include (but are not limited to):
- Ecology, evolution, host-parasite interactions
- Climate change and biodiversity in relation to parasites
- Epidemiology, in the context of medical and veterinary sciences
- Methods in parasitology
- Vectors and vector-borne pathogens
- Molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry
- Drug discovery
- Taxonomy
- Life history
- Parasite distribution
This collection is now closed.
This collection is part of the Pathogens Gateway.
Any questions about this collection? Please get in contact directly with research@f1000.com.