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Molecular Mechanisms of Mammalian Intra-Amniotic Infection
edited by Matthew Jackson and Kevin Theis
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: intra-amniotic infections; microbes; pathogenic mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Gut Microbiome in Homeostasis and Disease, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7865 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiome; dysbiosis; gut– brain axis; gut– liver axis; fecal microbiota transplantation; gut probiotics; commensal and non-commensal microorganisms; Helicobacter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
Microbes for Sustainable Production
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 708 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial biotechnology; microbial community; microbial diversity; microbial interactions; sustainable production; microbial bioremediation and circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Microorganisms in Aquatic Environments: Emphasis on Computational, In Vitro and Ex Vivo Studies
edited by Jovanka Lukić
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; aquaculture; open water; in vitro; ex vivo; sequencing; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Infectious Disease Surveillance in Romania: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2665 | Submission Open
Keywords: surveillance; vaccine preventable diseases; antimicrobial resistance; health care associated infection; influenza; COVID-19; Romania
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Advances in Human Infections and Public Health
edited by Katrin Gaardbo Kuhn
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 34646 | Submission Open
Keywords: human infections; public health; advances; preparedness; control; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Current Pattern in Epidemiology and Antifungal Resistance
edited by , Javier Araiza Santibáñez and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23345 | Submission Open
Keywords: Candida albicans; Candida auris; Candida glabrata; Candida  parapsilosis; Aspergillus fumigatus; Cryptococcus neoformans; Mucormycosis; emerging fungal infections; nosocomial transmission; determination of antifungal susceptibility; resistance to antifungal agents; adaptation; rate of mutation and reproduction; molecular methods to determine resistance; the study of new antifungal agents; genotypic characterization techniques; invasive infections caused by filamentous fungi; antimicrobial peptides with antifungal properties; antifungal resistance in dermatophytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Helicobacter pylori and Related Gastrointestinal Diseases: Infection, Treatment, Prevention, and Beyond
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11544 | Submission Open
Keywords: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori); gastrointestinal diseases; infection; treatment; prevention; vaccination; pathogenesis  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Challenges of Biofilm-Associated Bone and Joint Infections
edited by Christof Berberich and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10767 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostics; prevention; antibiotic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biofilm)
Correlations Between the Gastrointestinal Microbiome and Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10116 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbes; microbiome; host health; diseases; gastroenterology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiomes)
Animal Viral Infectious Diseases
edited by He Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10085 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal viral infectious diseases; host– animal virus interactions; pathogenesis; strategies to combat infections; new drug development; diagnostic tools; virus detection; epidemiological investigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Advances in Agro-Microbiology submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9540 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial activity; sustainable agriculture; bio-based products; soil contamination; bioremediation; improve agricultural yields
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Research in Hospital Infection Control (3rd Edition)
edited by and Claire C. Bailey
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9037 | Submission Open
Keywords: hospital infection control; hospital-acquired infection; healthcare worker; personal protective equipment and hygiene; disease transmission; disinfection; COVID-19
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Advances in Microbial Cell Factories, 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8823 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; biotechnology; bioengineering; biocatalysis; fermentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Advances in Halophilic Microorganisms submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8342 | Submission Open
Keywords: halophilic; microbe; extremophiles; biotechnology; taxonomy and biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Method and Model Development Supporting Vaccines and Therapeutics Against Viral and Bacterial Pathogens and Toxins
edited by Chris M. Cirimotich
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7554 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; animal model; microphysiological
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Microbial Infections and Host Immunity
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6813 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial pathogens; host immunity; infections; mechanisms; treatment strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Ticks and Threats: Insights on Tick-Borne Diseases
edited by Giovanni Sgroi and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6374 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; ticks; tick-borne disease; tick-borne pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Exploring Foodborne Pathogens: From Molecular to Safety Perspectives
edited by and Hongsheng Huang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5840 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; foodborne pathogens; pathogen detection; molecular mechanisms; stress responses; antimicrobial resistance; virulence; foodborne diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Drug Resistance and Molecular Research of Staphylococcus spp. submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3694 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapeutic strategies; Staphylococcus spp.; Staphylococcus infection; genomics; antimicrobial; resistance mechanisms; new antibacterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Advances in Antimicrobial Treatment submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3368 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; novel therapies; drug repurposing; antiviral agents; antibacterial agents; antifungal agents; microbial pathogens; host– pathogen interactions; omics technologies; phage therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Microbial Food Webs
edited by Wuchang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial food web; ciliates; flagellates; prokaryote; taxonomy; ecology; global change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Fungal Biology and Interactions—3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2668 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungi; molecular biology; filamentous fungi
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
COVID-19: Integration of Genomic and Epidemiological Surveillance for Pandemic Monitoring and Control submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2482 | Submission Open
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; genomic surveillance; epidemiological surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Role of Microorganisms in Functional Dairy Products
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2406 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; probiotics; lactic acid bacteria; fermentation; dairy biotechnology; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Lectins and Human Pathogenic Microorganisms: Mechanisms and Applications
edited by Rômulo F. Carneiro and Mayron Alves de Vasconcelos
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2391 | Submission Open
Keywords: microorganism-derived lectins; human infection; therapeutics; biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Challenges in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in the Vulnerable Population
edited by Edmond Siu Keung Ma
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2098 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; infectious disease; epidemiology; infection control; public health; vulnerable population
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Insights into the Microbial Ecology of Extreme Freshwater Systems
edited by , and Maria Papale
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1838 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; extreme environments; extremophiles; ecological roles; microbes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Antibiotic Resistance in Pathogenic Bacteria submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance genes; antibiotic resistance mechanisms; multidrug-resistant bacteria; mobile genetic elements; horizontal gene transfer; antibiotic stewardship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Fungal Diversity and Bioactive Potential: From Taxonomy to Therapeutic Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycology; application of mycology in medicine; biochemical analysis of fungi; fungal diversity; fungal bioactive potential
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Coral Microbiome and Microbial Ecology submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1481 | Submission Open
Keywords: coral; holobiont; microbiota; polyp; protist; skeleton; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Oral Microbiomes and Host Health
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1416 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral microbiome; oral diseases; systemic diseases; dysbiosis; host– microbe interactions; microbial biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiomes)
Emerging Trends in Next-Generation Vaccines to Combat Infectious Diseases submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1158 | Submission Open
Keywords: mRNA vaccine; recombinant vaccine; antigen presentation; antigen delivery; infectious diseases; emerging viruses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Emerging Perspectives in Lyme Disease: Microbial Interactions, Host Responses, and Therapeutic Innovations
edited by Georgi Todorov Popov
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1147 | Submission Open
Keywords: lyme disease; tick-borne; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Mycobacterium leprae, Mycobacterium lepromatosis and Leprosy Studies
edited by Cleverson Teixeira Soares, Patrícia Sammarco Rosa and Bruno de Carvalho Dornelas
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mycobacterium; leprosy; therapeutic approaches; clinical studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Advances in Aquaculture and Microorganisms submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1134 | Submission Open
Keywords: recirculating aquaculture systems; nitrifying bacteria; microbial community composition; water quality control; probiotic microorganisms; synbiotic aquaculture system; biofloc technologic system; integrated multitrophic aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Microbial Enzymes—Tools for Biotechnological Processes submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular tools; biotechnological applications; enzyme engineering; industrial microbial enzymes; sustainability and circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Microorganisms Around Coal Mines and Their Application, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1068 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial community around coal mines; bio-desulfurization of coal; bioleaching valuable elements from coal and its associated minerals; biotransformation of coal; biogenic coal bed methane; microbial treatment acid mine drainage from coal; coal mine microbial restoration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Combating Communicable Diseases: Epidemiological Insights and Preventive Measures
edited by Olga Tsachouridou and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open
Keywords: communicable disease; epidemiology; prevention and control; microbiological techniques; genomic sequencing; emerging pathogens; diagnostic tools; vaccines; antimicrobial agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Advances in Microbial Biotechnological Approaches for Carbohydrate Biosynthesis
edited by Haining Tan, Yuhui Wang and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial carbohydrate biosynthesis; glycoengineering; synthetic biology; enzyme engineering; glycoconjugate vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Prevention, Treatment and Diagnosis of Tuberculosis, Third Edition
edited by Rogelio Hernández Pando
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 911 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; anti-TB drugs; therapy; TB vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Antimicrobial Resistance: Challenges and Innovative Solutions, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 857 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; mechanisms of resistance; therapeutic approaches; antimicrobial stewardship; infection control; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Microbial Biotechnology in the Food Industry: Innovations, Applications, and Future Perspectives
edited by Diana Rocha-Mendoza
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial biotechnology; food fermentation; probiotics; functional foods; microbial metabolites; food safety; biopreservation; synthetic biology; omics technologies in food; food microbiome; precision fermentation; artificial intelligence in food science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Biological Control of Microbial Pathogens in Plants
edited by Leandro Simões Azeredo Gonçalves
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; microbial pathogens; plant diseases; biopesticides; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Advances in Microparasite Research submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open
Keywords: microparasites; molecular parasitology; parasitic disease diagnostics; parasitic disease epidemiology; host– parasite interactions; parasite genomics/transcriptomics; drug/vaccine targets; drug resistance; neglected tropical diseases; One Health approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Advances in Diet–Host–Gut Microbiome Interactions: Second Edition
edited by Yancong Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiome; diet; food; nutrition; dysbiosis; host– microbe interactions; microbial bioactivity; multi-omics; microbial therapy; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiomes)
Microbial Synthesis of Natural Products and Their Potential Applications
edited by Jingyu Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteria; fungi; cryptic biosynthetic gene clusters; genome mining; natural products; secondary metabolites; drugs; bioactivity; biosynthesis; heterologous expression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Oral Biofilms, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 590 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral biofilms; biofilm infections; antibiotic treatment; pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biofilm)
Feature Papers on Respiratory Virus Infections
edited by and Fuminori Mizukoshi
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 578 | Submission Open
Keywords: respiratory viruses; next-generation sequencing; molecular epidemiology; viral evolution; host– pathogen interactions; transmission dynamics; vaccine development; antiviral strategies; genomic surveillance; phylogenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Microbial Responses and Adaptations to Environmental Changes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial adaptation; environmental stressors; microbial ecology; biogeochemical processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
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