🧬 Biotechnology Advances and the Parasitology Paradigm: From Genomes to Multi-Omics and Translation
Modern biotechnology is reshaping parasitology by moving beyond traditional microscopy and morphology into the era of genomics and molecular precision. High-throughput sequencing now allows scientists to decode parasite genomes, revealing hidden virulence genes, drug-resistance markers, and evolutionary pathways. These insights help researchers understand how parasites adapt, survive, and interact with hosts, opening new doors for targeted diagnostics and smarter disease control strategies. The integration of multi-omics approaches —including transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics—has transformed how we study parasite biology. Instead of examining single genes, researchers now explore entire biological networks, mapping host–parasite interactions at multiple levels. This systems-biology perspective uncovers biomarkers for early detection, vaccine targets, and metabolic weaknesses that can be exploited therapeutically. The result is a more comprehensive and pred...
