Microbiology (MIB)

Section Information

Microbiology studies microorganisms such as bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protists, along with the roles they play in natural and engineered environments. It explores microbial diversity, physiology, genetics, interactions, and the many ways microbes influence ecosystems, health, and industrial processes.

Modern microbiology uses culture-based techniques, molecular biology, omics technologies, imaging, and computational tools to understand microbial function, adaptation, pathogenesis, and community dynamics. These approaches support applications in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental management.

This section will publish research articles, short communications, and reviews on microbial diversity, pathogenesis, host–microbe interactions, microbial ecology, industrial and environmental microbiology, antibiotic resistance, microbial physiology, and emerging microbiological tools and methods.

Scope

Microbial Diversity, Evolution, and Systematics
- Taxonomy, classification, and phylogeny of microorganisms
- Microbial evolution, speciation, and adaptation
- Discovery and characterization of novel taxa
- Microbial biogeography and distribution patterns
Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
- Growth, energetics, and metabolic pathways
- Stress responses to temperature, pH, toxins, and other factors
- Chemotrophy, phototrophy, and specialized metabolic strategies
- Biofilm formation, quorum sensing, and multicellular behavior
Pathogenic Microbiology and Host–Microbe Interactions
- Mechanisms of microbial infection and virulence
- Host immune responses and pathogen evasion
- Microbiome–host interactions and dysbiosis
- Emerging pathogens and zoonotic diseases
Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology
- Microbial roles in soil, water, air, and extreme environments
- Biogeochemical cycles driven by microbes
- Community structure, interactions, and ecosystem functions
- Microbial responses to pollution, climate change, and disturbance
Industrial and Applied Microbiology
- Microbial production of enzymes, metabolites, and bioproducts
- Fermentation systems and bioprocess optimization
- Microbial applications in food, agriculture, and biomaterials
- Biocontrol, biofertilizers, and microbial-based technologies
Antimicrobial Resistance and Novel Therapeutics
- Mechanisms of resistance and horizontal gene transfer
- Surveillance of AMR in clinical and environmental settings
- Discovery of new antimicrobial agents and strategies
- Phage therapy, probiotics, and alternative therapeutics
Microbial Genetics and Molecular Methods
- Gene regulation, plasmids, and mobile genetic elements
- Molecular tools for manipulating microbial genomes
- Omics technologies for microbial community analysis
- Single-cell and high-throughput microbiological methods
Virology and Phage Biology
- Virus structure, replication, and life cycles
- Virus–host interactions in animals, plants, and microbes
- Bacteriophage diversity, ecology, and therapeutic applications
- Viral evolution and emerging viral diseases
Tools, Techniques, and Quantitative Approaches
- Microscopy, imaging, and single-cell techniques
- Metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and metaproteomics
- Quantitative modeling of microbial systems
- Automation, high-throughput screening, and data-driven methods