Exploring Microbial Evolution: From Cellular Dynamics to Phylogenetic Branching
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology and Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 48
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Interests: cell biology; mating-type substances in paramecium; mating reaction; clonal aging and rejuvenescence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
Recent advancements in analytical chemistry for DNA and other nucleic acids allow for extracting information regarding microorganisms from ancient soils and fossil remains. Another positive development is the progress in microbial culture technology, which provides opportunities to investigate existing organisms' life cycles and physiological functions.
This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research on microorganisms' evolutionary status in cellular physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and ecology and provide an opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of these traits. We encourage research findings on organisms with novel and unexplored characteristics, particularly those emphasizing advancements in analytical chemistry about DNA and other nucleic acids and innovations in microbial culture technology. Submitted papers should relate to at least one of the following areas: cell physiology, cultivation, energy metabolism, genetic/genomic analysis, natural selection, phylogenetic trees, sexual/asexual reproduction, species identification, and symbiosis/parasitism; however, other areas are also acceptable.
This Special Issue gathers insights from researchers addressing the complex challenges related to the evolution of microorganisms. As Guest Editors of this Special Issue, we invite you to submit research articles, review articles, and short communications related to this topic.
Prof. Dr. Nobuyuki Haga
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cell physiology
- cultivation
- energy metabolism
- gene/genome analysis
- natural selection
- phylogenetic trees
- sexual/asexual reproduction
- species identification
- and symbiosis/parasitism
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