Microbiology and Metabolomics in Reproductive Biology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Developmental and Reproductive Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 314
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbiology and metabolomics are rapidly transforming our understanding of reproductive biology. From fertility and implantation to pregnancy and early postnatal life, microbial communities and their metabolites influence key physiological processes with potential lifelong consequences for maternal and child health.
This Special Issue invites original research and reviews exploring how the reproductive tract microbiota, along with metabolomic pathways, contribute to reproductive outcomes. Studies addressing mechanistic insights, biomarkers, and therapeutic strategies are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue will cover the following topics:
- Microbiome and metabolome profiles in fertility, implantation, and pregnancy.
- Environmental, lifestyle, genetic, and epigenetic factors shaping these interactions.
- Novel biomarkers and diagnostic tools for reproductive health.
- Interventions targeting the microbiome or metabolome (e.g., probiotics, diet, and personalized medicine).
- Translational and comparative studies across populations and model systems.
By highlighting cutting-edge findings in this field, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of microbiological and metabolic determinants of reproductive success and long-term health.
Dr. Giuseppina Campisciano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- maternal microbiome
- metabolome
- pregnancy outcomes
- fetal development
- biomarkers
- immune function
- metabolic health
- disease prediction
- therapeutic interventions
- maternal and child health
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