Microbial communities are shaped by complex interactions that govern their structure, behaviour, and ecological success. These interactions may be beneficial or present challenges to the members of the community. By understanding the mechanisms involved in these complex microbial interactions, it is possible to create targeted approaches and innovative applications, particularly to combat the rise and spread of antimicrobial-resistance among microorganisms.This Research Topic aims to explore the molecular mechanisms and the ecology of different types of microbial interactions, highlighting both fundamental mechanisms as well as their applications. We welcome studies focused on quorum sensing and quorum quenching mechanisms, including their roles in coordinating gene expression, biofilm formation and disruption, and virulence in diverse environments. Contributions addressing antivirulence strategies, microbial stress responses, and intercellular signaling pathways are of particular interest, especially those that propose novel approaches to disrupt virulence without selecting for antimicrobial resistance. We also encourage submissions on cooperative interactions such as cross-feeding and adhesion, as well as competitive dynamics involving antagonism and bacteriocin production.Both experimental and computational studies that advance our understanding of microbial interactions and propose applications in food safety, biotechnology, agricultural and environmental microbiology or medical microbiology are welcome.In this article collection we consider the following sub-themes : o Quorum sensing and Microbial signallingo Antivirulence approaches o Quorum quenchingo Biofilmso Stress responseo Cross-feedingo Antagonismo Adhesiono BacteriocinsIn this Research Topic we welcome the following article types: Hypothesis and Theory, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Review, Systematic Review.
Microbial communities are shaped by complex interactions that govern their structure, behaviour, and ecological success. These interactions may be beneficial or present challenges to the members of the community. By understanding the mechanisms involved in these complex microbial interactions, it is possible to create targeted approaches and innovative applications, particularly to combat the rise and spread of antimicrobial-resistance among microorganisms.This Research Topic aims to explore the molecular mechanisms and the ecology of different types of microbial interactions, highlighting both fundamental mechanisms as well as their applications. We welcome studies focused on quorum sensing and quorum quenching mechanisms, including their roles in coordinating gene expression, biofilm formation and disruption, and virulence in diverse environments. Contributions addressing antivirulence strategies, microbial stress responses, and intercellular signaling pathways are of particular interest, especially those that propose novel approaches to disrupt virulence without selecting for antimicrobial resistance. We also encourage submissions on cooperative interactions such as cross-feeding and adhesion, as well as competitive dynamics involving antagonism and bacteriocin production.Both experimental and computational studies that advance our understanding of microbial interactions and propose applications in food safety, biotechnology, agricultural and environmental microbiology or medical microbiology are welcome.In this article collection we consider the following sub-themes : o Quorum sensing and Microbial signallingo Antivirulence approaches o Quorum quenchingo Biofilmso Stress responseo Cross-feedingo Antagonismo Adhesiono BacteriocinsIn this Research Topic we welcome the following article types: Hypothesis and Theory, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Review, Systematic Review.