Nature Microbiology

Scope & Guideline

Illuminating the Interplay of Microbes and Health

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding Nature Microbiology, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2058-5276
PublisherNATURE PORTFOLIO
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2016 to 2024
AbbreviationNAT MICROBIOL / NAT. MICROBIOL
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
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AddressHEIDELBERGER PLATZ 3, BERLIN 14197, GERMANY

Aims and Scopes

Nature Microbiology focuses on the complex interactions between microorganisms and their environments, emphasizing the implications for human health, agriculture, and ecology. The journal aims to present cutting-edge research that enhances understanding of microbial diversity, function, and evolution, and their roles in various biogeochemical processes.
  1. Microbial Ecology and Evolution:
    Research that explores microbial diversity, community dynamics, and evolutionary processes across different environments, including soil, marine, and human-associated microbiomes.
  2. Pathogen Biology and Host Interactions:
    Studies investigating the mechanisms of infection, pathogenesis, and immune responses, particularly focusing on human pathogens and their interactions with hosts.
  3. Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics:
    Research addressing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic microorganisms and developing strategies for novel therapeutics, including phage therapy and vaccine development.
  4. Microbiome Research and Human Health:
    Exploration of the human microbiome's role in health and disease, including its impact on nutrition, immunity, and chronic conditions.
  5. Environmental Microbiology and Climate Change:
    Investigations into how microbial processes influence and are influenced by climate change, including studies on greenhouse gas emissions and biogeochemical cycling.
  6. Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology:
    Research focused on engineering microbial systems for biotechnological applications, including biofuel production, bioremediation, and metabolic engineering.
Nature Microbiology has increasingly focused on several emerging themes that reflect the current challenges and interests in the field of microbiology. These trends indicate a dynamic shift towards more integrative and interdisciplinary approaches.
  1. Microbiome and Health Interventions:
    Growing interest in utilizing the human microbiome for therapeutic interventions, including probiotics, dietary modifications, and microbiome-based diagnostics, is evident in recent publications.
  2. Viral Pathogen Research:
    Increased research into viral pathogens, particularly in the context of emerging diseases and pandemics, has gained momentum, reflecting a global focus on viral genomics and vaccine development.
  3. Environmental Microbiology and Climate Resilience:
    Research exploring the role of microbes in climate resilience and their contributions to biogeochemical cycles is trending, as scientists seek solutions to mitigate climate change impacts.
  4. Synthetic Biology Applications:
    The application of synthetic biology in engineering microbial systems for biotechnological advancements and environmental applications is gaining traction, reflecting the need for innovative solutions.
  5. One Health Approach:
    The integration of microbial research across human, animal, and environmental health sectors is increasingly emphasized, highlighting the interconnectedness of microbiological studies and public health.

Declining or Waning

While Nature Microbiology continues to thrive in many areas, certain themes have shown a decline in prominence over recent years. These waning scopes reflect shifts in research focus and funding priorities within the microbiology field.
  1. Traditional Antibiotic Discovery:
    Research aimed at discovering new antibiotics from natural sources has diminished, likely due to the increasing focus on alternative strategies like phage therapy and resistance mechanisms.
  2. Plant-Microbe Interactions:
    Although still relevant, studies specifically focused on plant-microbe interactions have been overshadowed by broader ecological and evolutionary perspectives, particularly in the context of climate change.
  3. Historical Microbiology Studies:
    Research emphasizing historical aspects of microbiology, such as the study of ancient microbial communities and their evolutionary significance, has seen less attention compared to contemporary applications of microbiological research.
  4. Microbial Biogeography:
    While microbial biogeography remains an important field, the focus has shifted towards functional aspects of microbial communities rather than purely descriptive studies of their distribution.

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