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Microbiology Research Topics

Frontiers’ Research Topics are open, collaborative article collections built around emerging themes — connecting researchers to publish, discuss, and discover together.

Defined and led by expert researchers, they bring together communities to write, review, and publish articles around a shared interest – sparking conversation, stimulating collaboration, and accelerating scientific discovery. These collections showcase high-quality research, helping you boost visibility, impact, and citations.

Frontiers in Microbiology is the most cited microbiology journal, advancing our understanding of the role microbes play in addressing global challenges such as healthcare, food security, and climate change.

Research Topics

Explore open Research Topics in Microbiology below and submit yours today.

Red colored multiple antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium - 3d illustration

Defending the Last Line: Combatting Carbapenem-Resistant Pathogens

This Research Topic will focus on the above pathogens (CRE, CRAB, CRPA), the resistance mechanisms and the antimicrobial therapies used to treat their related infections

Ecologists testing water with equipment at lakeside

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Microbial Life in Underexplored Aquatic Environments

This Research Topic aims to elucidate the microbial communities residing in understudied aquatic locations, including deep-sea trenches, ocean mesopelagic zone, subglacial lakes, secluded freshwater ecosystems.

Multiracial business women having fun inside modern office - Focus on left senior female

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Gut Microbiota and Women’s Health: Insights from Basic Research to Clinical Applications

This Research Topic aims to address critical knowledge gaps by collating up-to-date evidence on the role of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in various women-specific health conditions.

Korean woman using chopsticks tong kimchi put in to plastic container

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Probiotic Potential: Lactic Acid Bacteria in Advancing Functional Foods and Health Outcomes

The Goal of this Research Topic is to deepen our understanding of LAB's impact on human health and the development of functional foods.

Colorful Porcelain Basin area trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Microbial Diversity and Survival in Poly-Extreme Environments

This Research Topic is dedicated exclusively to the exploration of microorganisms that thrive under multiple, co-occurring extreme conditions, by integrating advanced sampling and culturing techniques with cutting-edge genomic approaches

bacterial culture of Staphylococcus Colonies / bacteria gram negative bacilli./ Gram negative cocci bacilli on blood agar.

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Genomic and Transcriptomic Insights into ESKAPE Pathogens' Antimicrobial Resistance

This research topic deepens our understanding of AMR mechanisms at the molecular level and also supports the development of novel diagnostics, vaccines, and antimicrobial agents

My research. Intelligent smart woman focusing on her work while conducting her own research

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Microbiome and its Roles in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment: Pathogen Resistance Spectrum, Metabolism, Risk Model, and Vaccine Design

This Research Topic aims to comprehensively decipher the complex relationship between microbial communities and human health and disease

Green Microalgae under Microscope

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https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/72347/artificial-intelligence-in-microbial-and-microscopic-analysis

This Research Topic aims to showcase cutting-edge AI methodologies and applications that push the boundaries of microbial and microscopic analysis

Anopheles mosquito, dangerous vehicle of infection.

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Arbovirus Research: Surveillance, Impact, and Management

This Research Topic, invites original research, reviews, and perspective articles addressing emerging trends in arbovirus biology, epidemiology, and control.

Porcelain Basin at Sunset, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Biogeochemistry and Ecology of Extreme Microbial Habitats

This Research Topic puts a spotlight on extreme microbial habitats as subjects worthy of detailed investigation in their own right.

Tropical rainforest, Stunning view of Borneo Rainforest with sunrise mist and fog rays in the morning.

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Mechanisms and Related Environmental Impacts of Arsenic Transformation Coupled with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mediated by Microorganisms

This Research Topic aims to elucidate the fundamental microbial mechanisms driving the concurrent transformation of As and the production of GHGs in contaminated environments, and to assess their integrated environmental impacts.

Red colored multiple antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium - 3d illustration

Defending the Last Line: Combatting Carbapenem-Resistant Pathogens

This Research Topic will focus on the above pathogens (CRE, CRAB, CRPA), the resistance mechanisms and the antimicrobial therapies used to treat their related infections

Ecologists testing water with equipment at lakeside

Research Topics

Microbial Life in Underexplored Aquatic Environments

This Research Topic aims to elucidate the microbial communities residing in understudied aquatic locations, including deep-sea trenches, ocean mesopelagic zone, subglacial lakes, secluded freshwater ecosystems.

Multiracial business women having fun inside modern office - Focus on left senior female

Research Topics

Gut Microbiota and Women’s Health: Insights from Basic Research to Clinical Applications

This Research Topic aims to address critical knowledge gaps by collating up-to-date evidence on the role of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in various women-specific health conditions.

Korean woman using chopsticks tong kimchi put in to plastic container

Research Topics

Probiotic Potential: Lactic Acid Bacteria in Advancing Functional Foods and Health Outcomes

The Goal of this Research Topic is to deepen our understanding of LAB's impact on human health and the development of functional foods.

Colorful Porcelain Basin area trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Research Topics

Microbial Diversity and Survival in Poly-Extreme Environments

This Research Topic is dedicated exclusively to the exploration of microorganisms that thrive under multiple, co-occurring extreme conditions, by integrating advanced sampling and culturing techniques with cutting-edge genomic approaches

bacterial culture of Staphylococcus Colonies / bacteria gram negative bacilli./ Gram negative cocci bacilli on blood agar.

Research Topics

Genomic and Transcriptomic Insights into ESKAPE Pathogens' Antimicrobial Resistance

This research topic deepens our understanding of AMR mechanisms at the molecular level and also supports the development of novel diagnostics, vaccines, and antimicrobial agents

My research. Intelligent smart woman focusing on her work while conducting her own research

Research Topics

Microbiome and its Roles in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment: Pathogen Resistance Spectrum, Metabolism, Risk Model, and Vaccine Design

This Research Topic aims to comprehensively decipher the complex relationship between microbial communities and human health and disease

Green Microalgae under Microscope

Research Topics

https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/72347/artificial-intelligence-in-microbial-and-microscopic-analysis

This Research Topic aims to showcase cutting-edge AI methodologies and applications that push the boundaries of microbial and microscopic analysis

Anopheles mosquito, dangerous vehicle of infection.

Research Topics

Arbovirus Research: Surveillance, Impact, and Management

This Research Topic, invites original research, reviews, and perspective articles addressing emerging trends in arbovirus biology, epidemiology, and control.

Porcelain Basin at Sunset, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Research Topics

Biogeochemistry and Ecology of Extreme Microbial Habitats

This Research Topic puts a spotlight on extreme microbial habitats as subjects worthy of detailed investigation in their own right.

Tropical rainforest, Stunning view of Borneo Rainforest with sunrise mist and fog rays in the morning.

Research Topics

Mechanisms and Related Environmental Impacts of Arsenic Transformation Coupled with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mediated by Microorganisms

This Research Topic aims to elucidate the fundamental microbial mechanisms driving the concurrent transformation of As and the production of GHGs in contaminated environments, and to assess their integrated environmental impacts.

What are the benefits of Research Topics?

Whatever stage you're at in your career, participating in a Research Topic is a valuable experience. Whether you're looking for new connections, new opportunities, or a way to make a lasting difference in your field, there are many reasons to get involved.

How can publishing in Research Topics help you?

Publishing in a Research Topic can:

increase your article’s visibility
position your work within a themed collection alongside other experts
expand your professional network
open doors for future projects and collaborations.