Metabolomics in Dairy Research

Dear Colleagues,

Metabolomics is a rapidly developing research field which provides valuable insights into biological and medical research questions. Modern analytical tools allow the simultaneous quantification of a large amount of metabolites in a given matrix. Knowledge is further increasing concerning all steps of metabolomics experiments, such as study design, sample collection, sample storage, and sample preparations, but also in chemical analytical methods and biostatistical and bioinformatic data processing. In addition, analytical measurement time is saved by fast and highly sophisticated technologies which enable the analysis of large sample cohorts. Many methods for analyzing different biological matrices such as body fluids or tissue have been developed. This Special Issue is dedicated to the application of metabolomics in dairy research. Topics include but are not limited to identification of metabolites with biological relevance, analytical method development, data integration across studies, quality control, sample collection, sample stability, statistical and bioinformatic data analysis, and new product development. Application of metabolomics to dairy science projects will enable deeper insights into biological questions, directly on the molecular level. This will be beneficial to many research areas, either in human or in animal models, e.g., short- and long-term biological impact of lactation for mother and offspring, better understanding of metabolic processes, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, development of diagnostic markers.

Dr. Cornelia Prehn
Guest Editor

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• Metabolomics in dairy sciences
• Metabolomics in mammals
• New methods and technologies
• Metabolite identification and quantification in blood, tissue, milk
• Biomarker discovery and application
• Statistical data analysis
• Bioinformatic data analysis
• New product development