APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Exploring Microbial Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Microbial Ecology and Diversity:
Research on the composition, diversity, and functions of microbial communities in various environments, including soil, water, and extreme habitats, highlighting their ecological roles and interactions. - Biotechnology and Industrial Applications:
Studies that explore the use of microorganisms for biotechnological applications, including enzyme production, bioremediation, and fermentation processes. - Pathogen Interactions and Antimicrobial Resistance:
Investigations into the mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-pathogen interactions, and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria and fungi. - Metagenomics and Systems Biology:
Utilization of metagenomic and genomic approaches to understand microbial functions, metabolic pathways, and community dynamics in environmental samples. - Microbial Biogeochemistry:
Research focusing on the biochemical processes mediated by microorganisms in nutrient cycling, including carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles, particularly in relation to environmental changes. - Synthetic Biology and Genetic Engineering:
Studies that involve engineering microbial systems for enhanced production of bioactive compounds, biopolymers, or for environmental applications.
Trending and Emerging
- Microbiome Research:
There is an increasing focus on the human and environmental microbiomes, investigating their roles in health, disease, and ecosystem functioning, including studies on the gut microbiota and its implications for host health. - Biotechnological Innovations:
Emerging themes centered around the engineering of microorganisms for industrial applications, such as the production of biofuels, bioplastics, and pharmaceuticals, are gaining significant traction. - Phage Therapy and Antimicrobial Alternatives:
Research exploring bacteriophage applications as alternatives to antibiotics is on the rise, reflecting growing concerns over antibiotic resistance and the search for sustainable therapeutic options. - Climate Change Impacts on Microbial Function:
Studies examining how climate change affects microbial communities and biogeochemical cycles are increasingly prominent, addressing critical environmental issues. - Synthetic Biology Applications in Microbial Systems:
There is a growing trend in the application of synthetic biology to create microbial strains with enhanced capabilities for biotechnological processes, including metabolic engineering for compound synthesis.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Microbial Taxonomy:
There is a noticeable decline in studies primarily focused on classical microbial taxonomy without integration of molecular techniques, as more researchers adopt molecular methods for species identification and characterization. - Environmental Monitoring of Water Quality:
Research specifically dedicated to water quality monitoring, particularly using traditional microbial indicators, has decreased as newer, more efficient molecular techniques and broader ecological assessments gain traction. - Single-Organism Studies:
There is a shift away from studies focusing on individual microbial species in isolation, towards research that emphasizes interactions within complex communities or ecosystems, reflecting a more holistic understanding of microbial ecology. - Static Laboratory Studies:
Research that relies heavily on static laboratory conditions without considering dynamic environmental factors is becoming less common, as there is a growing emphasis on in situ studies that reflect real-world complexities.
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