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Microorganisms are important cell factories for the synthesis of proteins, small and large metabolites and for the production of single cell proteins. The field of microbial biotechnology includes methods and strategies for the production and use of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms (e.g....

Microbiome research aims to understand the species, quantities, functions, and interrelationships of microorganisms in specific environments and their impact on the environment and hosts. Our vision for this section is to provide a robust platform that facilitates rigorous peer review and expedit...

Plants are affected by microbes that are ubiquitous in the environment and colonize plant tissues both externally and internally. In soils, microbes facilitate the nitrogen cycle and liberate nutrients that are then made available for absorption by plant roots. In soils, certain microbes may prod...

This section interprets diagnostics, prevention, and treatment at the population level, rather than at the level of the individual patient. The field covered is broad and includes zoonoses, pathogens transmitted in healthcare institutions, tropical infections, food hygiene, vaccine studies, and s...

Diseases affecting livestock can result in major economic losses but are also sources of zoonotic infections in animal handlers and the general public from the consumption of animal food products. On the global scale, the pig, cattle, sheep, poultry, and aquaculture industries experience great lo...

Viruses represent a significant part of the microbial universe, and they are the causative agents of many diseases impacting the global public health landscape. This section is dedicated to significant findings about viruses of animals, plants, insects, and bacteria. With the expanding number of ...