Advances and New Perspectives in Microbial Research

Dear Colleagues,

Microorganisms, or microbes, are the most diverse and abundant forms of life on Earth. Nevertheless, despite our current advances, we are just beginning to explore and characterize the microbial world. For the coming decade, exciting discoveries in microbiology have the potential to make a great impact on the development of different fields of life science, including basic and applied research. This Special Issue offers the latest scientific research in microbiology presented at the 3rd Annual World Congress of Microbes-2013 (WCM -2013), an influential Conference consisting of 8 parallel symposia. WCM aims to strengthen the academic research and application ties in microbiology, to bring together experts and industry leaders to share the latest research and technological advancements. This congress provides an ideal platform for industrial practitioners and academia to keep up to date with current research trends, interact with microbiologist and industry experts with peers. The wide-ranging set of topics makes this Special Issue interesting not only for microbiologists, but also for those interested in expanding or updating their knowledge on the recent cutting-edge research involving the fascinating world of microbes.

Professor Pabulo Henrique Rampelotto
Guest Editor

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