FEMS MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Research and Real-World Applications
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Interactions:
Research on how microorganisms interact with their hosts, including mechanisms of infection, immune evasion, and the consequences of these interactions on health and disease. - Ecological and Evolutionary Perspectives:
Studies examining the ecological roles of microbes in various environments, their evolutionary adaptations, and their interactions within microbial communities. - Innovative Methodologies in Microbiology:
The journal emphasizes novel techniques and approaches for studying microbial behavior, such as advanced imaging, genomic sequencing, and bioinformatics tools. - Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics:
Research focused on understanding the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria and the development of new therapeutic strategies. - Microbiome Research:
Investigations into the composition and function of microbiomes across different environments, including human health, agriculture, and ecosystems.
Trending and Emerging
- Host-Microbiome Interactions:
Increasing focus on the complex relationships between hosts and their microbiomes, particularly in health and disease contexts, as researchers explore how these interactions influence immune responses and disease outcomes. - CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Technologies:
A notable rise in studies utilizing CRISPR-based techniques and other genetic engineering approaches, highlighting their potential for high-throughput genomics and novel therapeutic applications. - Environmental Microbiology and Climate Change:
Growing interest in the role of microorganisms in environmental processes and their responses to climate change, including studies on microbial communities in extreme environments. - Microbial Ecology in Health Applications:
Emerging research on the applications of microbial ecology in health, including the therapeutic potential of probiotics and the role of gut microbiota in various diseases. - Synthetic Biology and Microbial Engineering:
An increasing trend towards synthetic biology, where researchers are engineering microbial systems for biotechnological applications, including bioremediation and biofuel production.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Antibiotic Discovery:
Research focused solely on traditional antibiotic discovery methods appears to be waning, possibly due to the emergence of new approaches such as phage therapy and alternative antimicrobials. - Basic Microbial Physiology Studies:
There seems to be a decline in publications dedicated to fundamental studies of microbial physiology, as the focus shifts towards more applied research and ecological interactions. - Single-Organism Studies:
Research centered on individual microbial species without considering their ecological contexts is becoming less common, indicating a trend towards more integrative approaches.
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