Application of Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Omics
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental chemistry; environmental omics; risk assessment; target/nontarget analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental omics represents a cutting-edge approach for studying the intricate molecular makeup of ecosystems. It leverages high-throughput technologies to analyze the collective genetic, proteomic, metabolomic, and other molecular components within environmental samples. This holistic approach aims to unravel the complexities of ecological systems and understand how organisms interact with their surroundings. Mass spectrometry (MS) has become an indispensable tool in the field of environmental omics, enabling researchers to characterize and quantify a wide range of molecules present in environmental samples. In recent years, the use of target and nontarget strategies have increased the possibilities to identify hundreds of metabolites, lipids, proteins, etc., in aquatic organisms. Thus, target analysis focuses on the identification and quantification of specific compounds of interest that are pre-selected based on known properties, such as environmental contaminants, biomarkers, or metabolites. On the other hand, nontarget analysis involves the comprehensive screening and identification of all detectable compounds present in a sample, without prior knowledge of their identity or abundance. By combining both target and nontarget analysis approaches, researchers can gain a holistic understanding of the chemical composition and dynamics of environmental systems, facilitating effective environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and management strategies. All researchers working in these emerging and promising fields of research are strongly encouraged to submit their original studies for publication in this Special Issue of Molecules.
Dr. Cristian Gómez-Canela
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental omics
- mass spectrometry
- aquatic organisms
- neurotoxicology
- risk assessment
- ecotoxicology
