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Research on Relevant Clinical Infections
edited by Ludwig Knabl, Johannes Haybaeck and Silke Huber
submission deadline 28 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4340 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious disease; microbial infections; clinical relevance; rapid diagnosis; advanced therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Monkeypox—Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives
edited by and Jakab Ferenc
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23499 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Probiotics, Prebiotics and Functional Foods: Health Benefits and Biosafety, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14846 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods; fermented foods; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Bacterial and Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12786 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs); antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs); environmental stress; bioaerosols; biofilms; membrane channels; microplastics (MPs); transmission; modeling; wastewater; hospitals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Probiotics: The Current State of Scientific Knowledge
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10736 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota modification; microbiological techniques for identifying microorganisms; probiotics in therapy; probiotics and antibiotic resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
Antimicrobial Compounds from Alternative Sources 2.0
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10305 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial compounds from plants: their preparation; use; and biological effects; bee products: their role in obtaining novel antimicrobials; antimicrobial compounds from mineral sources: obtainment methodology; standardization; biological effects; antimicrobials from other sources (marine or terrestrial; microorganisms; etc.): obtainment methodology; effects; biological uses; impact of alternative antimicrobials on antibiotic resistance gene transfer; farming technologies and alternative antibiotic uses; potential role of alternative antimicrobial to control environment pollution; prevention and control of antibiotic resistance by use of alternative antimicrobials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
State-of-the-Art Environmental Microbiology in China (2023–2024)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9158 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure and function of microbial communities; microbial community genetics; transcriptomics; proteomics and metabolomics; microbial interaction; microbial communication; microbial ecology; microbial population biology; biogeochemical processes (C; N; P; S cycles); microbial life in extreme environments; evolutionary processes of microbial communities; biofilm formation and the surfaces of microbes; metabolic flux analysis and stable isotope probing (DNA; RNA and protein); microbiome biology of environmental habitats (e.g.; soil; rhizosphere or aquifer); microbial treatment: microbial biodegradation; microbial bioremediation; microbial and waste recycling; microbial pesticide; microbial fertilizer; etc.; microbial pollution: pathogenic microorganisms in the environment (water/soil/air/food); microbial metabolism and environmental pollution (e.g.; microbial toxin); etc.; microbiological monitoring: testing method and monitoring technique development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Beneficial Microbes: Food, Mood and Beyond 2.0 submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9080 | Submission Open
Keywords: prebiotics; probiotics; postbiotics; parabiotics; psycho-biotics; food; mood; benefactions; safety; antibiotics; neurotransmitters; humans; animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Antibiotic-Resistant Enterobacterales at the Human–Animal–Environment Interface submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8319 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic-resistant Enterobacterales; epidemiology; risk factors; successful sequence types and their drivers; one health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
New Trends in Medical Bacteriology: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
edited by , and Ma. Guadalupe Aguilera-Arreola
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8018 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Mycobacterial Tuberculosis Pathogenesis and Vaccine Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7966 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; pathogenesis; vaccine; immunity; epidemiology; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Microbial Interactions including Candida concerning Health and Disease
edited by Tomoko Ohshima and Yoko Mukai
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7077 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial interkingdom interaction; microbiota; microbiome; epidemiology; oral and intestinal candidiasis; novel means for diagnosis; novel remedy for candidiasis; drug-resistant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Marine Microbial Diversity: Focus on Corals
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6627 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Molecular Identification and Phylogeny of Crops Pathogenic Fungi submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6401 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant pathogenic fungi; taxonomy; phylogeny; new species; population; cereals; legumes; oilseeds; vegetables; fruits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Food and Water-Borne Pathogens: Epidemiology, Genomics, Virulence and Resistance Profiles
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6214 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; mobile genetic elements; persistence and biofilms; whole-genome sequencing; public health and epidemiology; trends of microbial pathogens; influence of environmental changes in gene expression; animal health; food safety; water quality; Prevention and control of food- and waterborne pathogens.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Antimicrobials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4174 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial: appropriate use; combination therapy; in vitro; in vivo
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
State-of-the-Art Medical Microbiology in Italy (2023, 2024) submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4003 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Current Insights into Host–Parasite Interactions
edited by Robbie G. Rae
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3838 | Submission Open
Keywords: helminths; pathogenic fungi; bacteria; microbiome; neglected tropical diseases; insect pathogens; bacterial symbiosis; host– parasite interactions; genomics of parasites; parasite genetic diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitology)
Selected Papers from the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Microbiology (ECM 2023) submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3408 | Submission Open
Antimicrobial Resistance Bacteria in Pets, Livestock and Wild Animals submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3325 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Bacterial Communication
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3231 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Recent Advances in Antivirals for Emerging Viruses 3.0
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3078 | Submission Open
Keywords: antiviral agents; broad-spectrum antivirals; antiviral response; emerging and re-emerging viral diseases; antiviral strategies; druggable antiviral targets; direct acting antivirals; host-directed antivirals; drug-resistant viruses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Virology)
Phytoplasma Diseases of Trees and Shrubs
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2632 | Submission Open
Keywords: yellows and decline diseases; ‘ Candidatus Phytoplasma’ species; 16Sr group/subgroups; phytoplasma taxonomy; symptomatology; etiology; epidemiology; fruit trees; forest trees; shrubs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Research on Novel Bio-Active Metabolites Produced by Microorganisms submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2494 | Submission Open
Keywords: streptomyces; fungi; antibiotics; specialized metabolites; mutagenesis; mutations; deletions; genome rearrangements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
State-of-the-Art Medical Microbiology in UK (2023, 2024)
edited by , Dushyant Mital and Abu-Bakr Abu-Median
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2486 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Microbiome and Microbiota in Indoor Spaces: Communities, Control and Potential Hazards
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2405 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; microbiota; metabolism; microbial toxins; microbial hazards; microbial control; control methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Inter-kingdom Signaling—Chemical Communication between Bacteria and Eukaryotes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2211 | Submission Open
Keywords: inter-kingdom signaling; chemical communication; small-molecule signaling; hormones; bacteria-host interactions; novel antimicrobials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Microbiology)
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Bacteria and Virus Infections
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; gut; lung; bactereia; virus; clinical study; basic study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
Antibiotic and Resistance Gene Pollution in the Environment
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2182 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; antibiotic-resistant bacteria; pollution; environmental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
New Strategies for Pathogenic Biofilms
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2041 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogenic biofilm physiology; host immune response; new model system; therapeutic approaches for biofilms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biofilm)
CRISPR-Based Diagnostics for Detection of Microorganisms and Beyond
edited by Jin Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1734 | Submission Open
Keywords: CRISPR; CRISPR Diagnostics; Cas; microorganisms; next-generation diagnostics; molecular diagnostics; pathogen detection; DNA detection; RNA detection; amplification-free diagnostics; non-nucleic acid detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Microbial Exposure Assessments in Different Occupational and Indoor Settings, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1584 | Submission Open
Keywords: indoor air quality; occupational exposure; microbial contamination; fungi; bacteria; viruses; sampling and analysis methods; worker/occupant health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Plant Extracts and Antimicrobials, Second Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1353 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterials; antifungals; antivirals; bioactive compounds; biofilms; dermatophytes; drug resistance; food; beverages and supplements; pathogenics; mode of action; plant extracts; screening; spices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Microbiota in Human Health and Disease
edited by Claire Morgan and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; biotherapeutics; probiogenomics; health and disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Virulence Factors and Antibiotic Resistance of Enterobacterales 3.0 submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open
Keywords: Enterobacterales; virulence factors; antibiotic resistance; biofilm; healthy and sick animals; commensal and pathogenic bacteria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
State-of-the-Art Food Microbiology in Korea (2023, 2024)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Microbial Advances in a Sustainable Environment: Biological Waste Treatment and Bioconversion Technology 2.0
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable environment; waste treatment; biomass; zero-waste; biodegradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Microbial Ecosystems in Water and Wastewater Treatment 2.0 submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial community; wastewater treatment plant; water reuse; biodegradation processes; water supply systems; water resource management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Prevention, Treatment and Diagnosis of Tuberculosis, 2nd Edition
edited by Rogelio Hernández Pando
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; anti-TB drugs; therapy; TB vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Active Components of Natural Products as New Antimicrobial Agents
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; antimicrobial agents; active components; bioactive compounds; antimicrobial resistance; drug development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Recent Advances in Acinetobacter Biology submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
State-of-the-Art Medical Microbiology in Japan (2023, 2024)
edited by and Shiori Kitaya
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Microbial Communities in Aquatic Habitats Using Omics’ Methods submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic; omics; methods; microbial; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
The Current View on Apicomplexan Parasites: Structure, Function, Evolution 2.0
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: apicomplexans; apical complex; conoid; apicoplast; aconoidasida; conoidasida; gregarinasina; plasmodium; toxoplasma; host-pathogen interaction; phylogenetics; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitology)
Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health
edited by Hermine Mkrtchyan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: AMR; One Health; (meta)genomics; human; livestock; environment; microbiomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Gut Microbiota, Zoonotic Diseases and Antimicrobial Research
edited by Andreia J. Amaral
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; zoonotic diseases; antimicrobial resistance; Escherichia coli; resistance gene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
Epidemiological and Immunological Studies of Emerging Infectious Diseases
edited by Lone Simonsen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; spread and control; resistance; surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 23943 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Food Microorganisms and Genomics submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12925 | Submission Open
Keywords: food microbiota; comparative genomics; foodborne pathogen; probiotics; technological starter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Research on Leishmania and Leishmaniasis submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10249 | Submission Open
Keywords: Leishmana; Leishmaniasis; drug treatment; vaccine; host-parasite interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitology)
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