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Advances in Research on Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyanobacteria; cyanotoxins; water safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
State-of-the-Art Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance Research in Germany submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1489 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobials; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); antibiotics; antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs); antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs); antimicrobial peptides; bacteriophage therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Viral Diseases of Poultry and Waterfowl
edited by , Yu Huang and Guang-Hua Fu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1405 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral diseases; poultry; waterfowl; avian viruses; epidemiology; pathogenesis; virus evolution; novel diagnostics and detection technologies; vaccines; antiviral strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
The Evolution of Foodborne Pathogens in the 4.0 Era: A Food Safety Perspective submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open
Keywords: food Safety; foodborne pathogens; whole-genome sequencing (WGS); proteomics; CRISPR technology; infectious disease outbreaks; antimicrobial resistance; genomics; public health surveillance; pathogen evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Research on Bacterial Pathogens in Fish submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1084 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial pathogens; aquaculture; immune; antimicrobial resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence of Foodborne Pathogens submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; foodborne pathogens; one health; virulence factors; biofilm formation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Infections in Pregnancy: Microbial Pathogens and Their Impact on Maternal and Fetal Health
edited by Antônio Rodrigues Braga and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy infections; maternal-fetal transmission; vertical transmission; viral infections in pregnancy; bacterial infections in pregnancy; congenital infections; perinatal outcomes; placental infection; emerging infections; antimicrobial therapy in pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Medical Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; multidrug-resistant pathogens; bacterial and fungal infections; virulence factors; biofilm; antifungal resistance; novel antimicrobials; nanotechnology; infection control; host–pathogen interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Probiotics: The Current State of Scientific Knowledge (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota modification; microbiological techniques for identifying microorganisms; probiotics in therapy; probiotics and antibiotic resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
The Biology of Host–Candida Interactions submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: Candida species; host–pathogen interactions; fungal pathogenesis; host immune response; fungal morphogenesis; biofilm formation; antifungal resistance; microbiota; candidiasis; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Infectious Diseases in Small Animals
edited by Rosario Cerundolo
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic infection; veterinary; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Phytoplankton Faced with Emergent Pollutants
edited by and Stéphanie Fayolle
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: freshwater and marine ecosystems; photosynthetic protists; microalgae; diatoms; cyanobacteria; dinoflagellates; emergent pollutions; PFAS; PPCPs (pharmaceuticals & personal care products); nanoplastics; radionuclides; “OMICS” approaches; ecophysiology; stress responses; bioaccumulation; biotransformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Current Insights into Rumen Microbiota
edited by Shuxiang Wang and Shatuo Chai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal nutrition; ruminant production; rumen microbiome; multi-omics; feed efficiency; sustainable livestock production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Mycolata (Corynebacteria, Rhodococci and Mycobacteria): Good Servants but Bad Masters submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open
Keywords: Rhodococcus; Corynebacterium; Mycobacterium; biosynthesis; biodegradation; biotechnological applications; pathogen
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Beneficial Microbes in Fermentation, Functional Foods and the Modulation of Gut Microbiota
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open
Keywords: beneficial microorganisms; probiotic strains; food-associated microbes; fermented foods; gut microbiota modulation; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Hydrothermal Microorganisms
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: extremophiles; chemosynthesis; thermophiles; hydrothermal microbial communities; symbiosis; biohazard
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Bacterial Degradation of Pollutants: Can We Still Save Nature?
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial degradation; pollution; bacteria-mediated biodegradation; bioremediation; biotransformation; toxic compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Molecular Detection, Genotyping and Surveillance of Animal Pathogens
edited by Seyed Ali Ghorashi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular diagnostics; genotyping; animal pathogens; epidemiological surveillance; veterinary microbiology; zoonotic diseases; one health; point of care testing; antimicrobial resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Biology, Genetics and Promising New Treatments submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; metabolism; biology; genetics; pathogenicity; new vaccines and treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Pathogenic Oral Microbiota and Systemic Diseases
edited by Hidenobu Senpuku
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral microorganisms; infection; systemic disease; infective endocarditis; periodontal disease; pneumonia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Oncolytic Virus-Based Therapies
edited by and Paul De Figueiredo
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; oncolytic; adenovirus; virotherapy; immunotherapy; combined therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Virology)
Recent Developments in the Advanced Study of Microbiota and Microbial Biotechnology
edited by Whei-Fen Wu and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; microbial biotechnology; enzyme-protein engineering; synthetic biology; industrial microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Common and Uncommon Pathogens Causing Bloodstream Infection: Diagnosis, Antimicrobial Resistance and Management
edited by Carola Mauri
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: bloodstream infections; antimicrobial resistance; diagnosis; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: rhizobacteria; endophytic; rhizobia; biotic stress; abiotic stress; fertilizer; irrigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Cefiderocol: An Overview of Antibacterial Activity and Resistance Mechanisms
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: cefiderocol; carbapenemases; gram-negative bacteria; NDM; OXA-48
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Advances in Tick–Microbe Interactions
edited by Yoonseong Park and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: ticks; tick-borne pathogens; tick endosymbionts; tick microbiome
Plant–Microbe Interactions in Crop Production: State of the Art in Germany, Future Developments and International Perspective
edited by Markus Weinmann
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant–microbe interactions; crop; microbiome; sustainable agriculture; agroecosystems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Veterinary Microbiology: Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens Across Animal Species submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic pathogens; one health; veterinary microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Probiotics in Aquaculture: From Functional Microbes to Sustainable Solutions
edited by Luis Monzón-Atienza, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; aquaculture; fish health; microbiome; immunomodulation; gut health; sustainability; disease prevention; host–microbe interactions; antimicrobial resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Novel Antimicrobial Agents: Sources, Mechanisms, and Applications
edited by and Ermenegilda Parrilli
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial compounds; microbial control strategies; spoilage bacteria; antimicrobial resistance; pathogenic microorganisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Microbial Communities in Sustainable Aquaculture
edited by Lior Guttman
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; aquatic organisms; microbial dynamics; microbe–host interactions; metagenomics; resilience; water quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for the Identification of Pathogenic Microorganisms, 4th Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open
Keywords: MALDI-TOF MS; diagnosis; microorganism identification; bacteria; viruses; parasites; fungi; antimicrobial susceptibility testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Harnessing Beneficial Microbes: From Biocontrol Mechanisms to Probiotic Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 786 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome mining; beneficial microbes; biocontrol; multi-omics analysis; host–microbiome interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Microbiome in Fish and Their Living Environment, Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3374 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish species; gut microbiome; dietary modification; water environment; immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Epidemiology, Detection and Control of Avian Infectious Diseases
edited by Wenjie Jin
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3163 | Submission Open
Keywords: avian infectious diseases; antimicrobial resistance; One Health perspectives; vaccine development; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
State-of-the-Art Veterinary Microbiology in Italy (2026)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry diseases; pig diseases; cattle diseases; sheep and goat diseases; companion animals; laboratory animal diseases; AMR in animals; One Health; zoonotic infectious disease; animal models of infectious diseases; veterinary epidemiology; microbial virulence; pathology; animal microbiome; diagnosis and surveillance; immune response to infection in animals; vaccination; novel approaches to infection control; probiotics and prebiotics; exotic disease and diseases in zoological gardens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Engineered Microbial Systems for Innovative Bioprocessing Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineered microbes; microbial systems; bioprocessing; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; microbial consortia; electro-fermentation; bioelectrochemical systems; circular bioeconomy; waste valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
The Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Stress-Adaptive Responses in Bacteria submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6472 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofilms; strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance; bacterial stress adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Oral Microbes and Human Health, Second Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15019 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral; microbiota; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Gut Microbiota and Human Health: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Frontiers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8228 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; host–microbe interaction; Helicobacter pylori; microbiome metabolites; gut–brain axis; probiotics and prebiotics; fecal microbiota transplantation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
Laboratory Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Clinical Microbial Infections
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7706 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious disease; laboratory diagnosis; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Exploring the Diversity of Microbial Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7548 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial biotechnology; microbiome; environmental microbiology; microbial applications; bioremediation; industrial microbiology; microbial metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Probiotics and Their Health Benefits
edited by Yunhuan Liu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6695 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; beneficial microbiota; host health; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
HIV Infections: Comorbidities, Clinical Challenges, and Antiretroviral Advances submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6407 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; HIV multimorbidity; antiretroviral therapy; coinfections; viraemia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Virology)
Mycobacterial Research
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6255 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycobacterial biology; immune response; antimicrobial resistance; co-infections; microbiome interactions; therapeutic innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Recent Insights of the Role of Microorganisms in Bovine Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6030 | Submission Open
Keywords: Virology; bacteriology; parasitology; aetiology; diagnostic; laboratory testing; treatment; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Microbial-Sourced Nutritional Supplements for Human and Animal
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5080 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial-sourced; nutritional supplements; biosynthesis; fermentation; enzymes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Advancement in Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) Vaccines
edited by Ann-Mari Svennerholm
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4831 | Submission Open
Keywords: ETEC vaccine candidates; protective antigens; adjuvants; clinical trial phase 1-2b; ETEC epidemiology; travellers; children in LMIC; ETEC in animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
HIV Infections: Diagnosis and Drug Uses submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4666 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV prevention and vaccines; drug resistance; HIV-1 coinfections; HIV diagnosis; natural products as antiviral agents; immunomodulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Virology)
The Role of Microbes in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
edited by and Laura Dorina Dinu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4658 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbes; sustainability; agricultural productivity; renewable energy; climate change; public health; circular economy; genetically engineered microbes; biopharmaceuticals; microbial biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
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