The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of microbiology. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Microbiology, as open access articles.
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Industrial Application of Extreme Microbes: Harnessing the Power of Nature's Extremophiles
This Research Topic aims to explore the innovative ways in which extremophiles and their biomolecules are being harnessed for industrial processes, offering sustainable and efficient solutions in sectors such as biotechnology and environmental management.
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Molecular Epidemiology of Vibrio cholerae Causing Cholera and Antibiotic Resistance
Background: Cholera is a dreadful dehydrating diarrhoeal disease, that poses a great public health threat globally leading to large morbidity and substantial mortality.
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Harnessing the Potential of Encapsulated Probiotic Microbes in Next-Generation Functional Food Production
This Research Topic aims to compile the latest scientific discoveries regarding encapsulated probiotics in functional food production, focusing on their applications as value-added bio-agents in the food industry.
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Leveraging Real-Time Genomic Surveillance to Combat Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance
We aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of how enhanced genomic surveillance can be mobilized and overcome current hurdles to contain and mitigate health threats posed by infectious diseases and AMR, guided by One Health principles.
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Synthetic Biology for Non-Model Microbes
This research topic aims to address the challenges and opportunities associated with applying synthetic biology to non-model microbes.
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Multidrug Resistant Gram-negative Bacteria in Fragile Host
This Research Topic focuses on the emerging Gram negative MDROs, their resistance mechanisms, their epidemiology and new therapeutics in fragile hosts.
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Artificial Intelligence and mNGS in Pathogenic Microorganism Research.
This Research Topic aims to summarize the latest findings on pathogenic microorganism research as revealed by artificial intelligence and mNGS, which may provide insights into future containment of pathogenic microorganism infections in clinical practices.
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Enhancing Plant Growth and Soil Health: The Integration of Beneficial Microorganisms, Organic, and Nano-Organic Chemistry Compounds in Mitigating Plant Stresses
The objective of this Research Topic is to highlight the growing knowledge of these beneficial plant interactions and their direct impact on plant and ecosystem performance, as well as open questions and challenges.
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Microbial Diversity, Function and Process Involved in Redox Reactions of Heavy Metals/Metalloids and Related Pollutants
The goal of this Research Topic is to uncover the microbial ecology and biogeochemistry pertaining to heavy metals, metalloids, and associated pollutants, providing valuable insights for environmental management and sustainable practices.
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Interspecific Microbial Communications: A Fundamental Driving Force Shaping Pathogenesis, Symbiosis, and Ecosystems
This Research Topic aims to advance our understanding of microbial communication mechanisms underlying interspecific interactions in natural conditions, particularly in the contexts of (but not limited to) pathogenesis, symbiosis, or ecosystem dynamics.
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The Influence of Gut Microbiota on Colorectal Cancer: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Implications
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy that ranks second in cancer-related deaths globally.
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Innovation in Tackling the Global Challenge of Eradicating Antibiotic-Resistant Microorganisms
This call for papers is directed towards researchers engaged in the exploration of new antibiotics and/or alternative treatments aimed at addressing the emergence of resistant microorganisms.
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Ensuring Food Safety and Quality in Sustainable Emerging Production Methods
This Research Topic seeks to highlight recent breakthroughs in the field of food safety and quality, with a particular focus on identifying the advantages and limitations of cutting-edge methods and strategies for controlling foodborne microorganisms.
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Rabies and Its Control in Shaping One Health Approaches
Background: Rabies is a dreadful and ancient disease affecting all warm-blooded animals, including humans.
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Microbial Survival and Communities in Thawing Permafrost
This Research Topic focuses on the microbial communities that thrive in these changing environments, seeking to understand their survival strategies, community dynamics, and the biogeochemical processes they drive.
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Nucleic Acid and Peptide-based Antimicrobials
Background: Despite the immense benefit of antibiotics in global health, the looming problem of antimicrobial resistant infections coupled with a waning research and development pipeline for new antibiotics is a growing health threat.