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Introduction to special issue: Advancing disease ecology through eDNA monitoring of infectious agents

Childress, J., Faust, C. L. and Deiner, K. (2023) Introduction to special issue: Advancing disease ecology through eDNA monitoring of infectious agents. Environmental DNA, (doi: 10.1002/edn3.502) (Early Online Publication)

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Abstract

This special issue focuses on the applications of environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing for the detection and monitoring of disease‐causing agents, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, myxozoans, fungi, trematodes, and arthropods. We explore the impact of eDNA technologies, such as metabarcoding and qPCR, in understanding the dynamics of pathogens in various environments as well as their implications for conservation, biosecurity, and veterinary and agricultural health under the “One Health” framework. This issue addresses how molecular sequencing provides innovative solutions to the challenges faced by conventional parasite and pathogen detection methods, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the spatiotemporal dynamics of disease agents. Finally, we discuss the challenges in eDNA applications, such as primer development and taxonomic resolution, and the opportunities for future research in advancing eDNA methodologies for infectious disease studies. This issue highlights the growing importance of eDNA surveillance in understanding and managing the health of ecosystems and at‐risk species.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Early Online Publication
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Faust, Christina
Authors: Childress, J., Faust, C. L., and Deiner, K.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Environmental DNA
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:2637-4943
ISSN (Online):2637-4943
Published Online:09 December 2023
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2023 The Authors
First Published:First published in Environmental DNA 2023
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence

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