Collections

Collections

Browse our Collections – bringing together peer-reviewed content from across the Society’s publishing platform on a range of hot topics and subject areas.

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- Anaerobe
  
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  Anaerobic clinical microbiology remains a challenge due to specialist culture requirements, coupled with the increase in and spread of antimicrobial resistance. The normal human microbiota is primarily composed of anaerobic bacteria, and is now recognised as a source of life-threatening anaerobic infection. More recent metataxonomic and metagenomic sequencing has extended interest in the potential role of the microbiota in a plethora of other aspects of human health, from obesity to mental health. In addition, the successful use of faecal microbiota transplants for the treatment of clostridial infection raises potential unchartered long-term consequences and possibilities.
  In conjunction with Anaerobe 2019, this collection will provide scientific insights into the future impact of anaerobic bacteria in human health and disease, addressing the implications of recent microbiota studies as well as the continued threat of emerging and re-emerging anaerobic infection.
  This collection is now open for submissions – please submit your article here, stating that your manuscript is part of the Anaerobe collection.
- Arboviruses and their Vectors
  
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  Curated by Journal of General Virology Editor Dr Eng Eong Ooi (Duke NUS Medical School) and Advisory Board Member Dr Esther Schnettler (Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine), this collection presents the latest advances in arbovirus research. This collection was launched in conjuction with IMAV 2017 and in line with IMAV 2019 welcomes submissions of original research articles, Insight Reviews and full-length Reviews.
  
  Find out more about how to submit to the collection here.
- Avian Viruses
  
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  This collection presents high-quality work on important avian pathogens and their host interactions. The collection is curated by Journal of General Virology Editor Professor Paul Britton and Editorial Board Member Dr Mike Skinner.
- Bacteriophage
  
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  Bacteriophages were discovered 100 years ago and have since been a key tool used in biological research. Initially used as model organisms for work in genetics and molecular biology, bacteriophages are now known to be one of the major drivers of bacterial evolution and diversification. The introduction of sequencing technologies, phage genomics and metagenomics has highlighted their tremendous diversity and roles in controlling ecological systems within a range of environments. Due to their specificity, phage genomes are now also being manipulated as therapeutics, potentially providing an alternative to conventional antibiotics. Giant phages have also discovered and may represent a novel genus of living organism.
  Guest-edited by Professor Tetsuya Hayashi (Kyushu University), this collection brings together original Research Articles, Methods, Mini Reviews, and full-length Reviews relating to the diversity of bacteriophages and genomics-based research with a focus on their roles in the evolution of bacteria and ecosystems. Microbial Genomics also welcomes large-scale genomic analyses of bacteriophages which provide the basis for developing novel phage therapies.
  This collection is now open for submissions. Submit here and state that your manuscript is part of the Bacteriophage Collection.
- David Rowlands collection
  
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  Each year, the Microbiology Society Council offer Honorary Membership to distinguished microbiologists who have made a significant contribution to the science. In 2019, David J. Rowlands (Emeritus Professor of Virology, University of Leeds) was appointed an Honorary Member.
  This collection brings together Journal of General Virology articles authored by David Rowlands.
- Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
  
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  Ebola first became headline news in 2014–2016 when it was transmitted throughout West Africa. In 2019, this severe and often fatal disease has once again been declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) with over 1700 deaths in this latest outbreak. With vaccines now available, this outbreak could be contained, but only with increased production and delivery of vaccines within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  
  This collection brings together articles from our portfolio of journals on Ebola virus disease. The Microbiology Society has made this content freely available in the interests of widest possible distribution of relevant research.
- ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profiles
  
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  Journal of General Virology ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profiles are a freely available series of concise, review-type articles that provide overviews of the classification, structure and properties of individual virus orders, families and genera.
  ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profiles are written by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) study groups, comprised of leading experts in the field. The profiles summarise the individual chapters from the ICTV’s online 10th Report on Virus Taxonomy, and provide the latest taxonomic information on viruses.
  The Microbiology Society is publishing these citable profiles online, while the full chapters are available to all through the ICTV website, thanks to a five-year Biomedical Resources grant from the Wellcome Trust.
- Methods and Software
  
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  The Microbial Genomics Methods and Software collection will bring together articles describing novel experimental, bioinformatics, modelling, and statistical approaches to the analysis of microbial genomics data, including databases or the integration of genomics with other data streams; as well as systematic comparisons or benchmarking of existing methodologies used in the field of microbial genomics. Guest-edited by Dr Zamin Iqbal (European Bioinformatics Institute) and Dr Caroline Colijn (Simon Fraser University), the collection aims to provide the microbial genomics community with new and systematically validated tools to advance their research.
  The cover image for this collection brings together figures from two of retrospective articles in the collection: a phylogeny richly annotated with insertion sequence sites from the article on ISseeker by Adams et al. 2016 (bottom left); and a genome assembly graph from the article on completing bacterial genomes by Wick et al. 2017 (top right).
  This collection is now open for submissions. Submit your article here, stating that your manuscript is part of the Methods and Software collection.
- Microbe Profiles
  
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  Microbiology is now publishing ‘Microbe Profiles’ – concise, review-type articles that provide overviews of the classification, structure and properties of novel microbes, written by leading microbiologists. These profiles will provide insights into key microbes within the field. The profiles are fully citable and freely available, and will make an excellent resource for education or reference.
- Microbiome
  
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  In celebration of World Microbiome Day on 27 June, the Microbiology Society and the British Society for Immunology have collaborated to curate a freely available collection of microbiome research articles published in our journals. This unique collaboration breaks traditional disciplinary boundaries, bringing the microbiology and immunology communities together over shared interests. Articles from the British Society for Immunology can be found here. The full collection can also be viewed on Science Open.
  Our co-published Editorial, written by Julian Marchesi of Cardiff University and Imperial College London, and Chair of the Unlocking the Microbiome report, about the landscape of microbiome research on World Microbiome Day, can be found here.
- Microreact
  
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  Microbial Genomics is partnered with Microreact, a free data visualisation and sharing platform that allows scientists and health professionals worldwide to better collaborate to understand disease outbreaks. The journal encourages authors to upload their data files to Microreact, which can then provide interactive querying of the data via trees, maps, timelines and tables, and will be published in Microbial Genomics via a permanent web link. This collection brings together articles that have data sets generated by this software.
  If you would like to see your work included in this collection, please click here for more information, or submit your article here.
- Most Downloaded Articles of 2018
  
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  We are delighted to present a collection of the Microbiology Society’s most downloaded journal content from January–September 2018. This collection highlights the exciting and impactful research across the breadth of microbiology and is an easy way for you to quickly access the content your peers are reading.
- Outbreak Reports
  
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  This collection highlights Outbreak Reports published in Microbial Genomics. Outbreak reports are short-format articles that investigate the key role that genomics plays in investigating communicable disease outbreaks.
  If you would like to see your work included in this collection click here for more information. Microbial Genomics is looking for novel and interesting stories describing unique applications of genomics at any stage of an outbreak.
- Pseudomonas
  
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  This collection brings together original research articles, mini-reviews, and full-length reviews relating to Pseudomonas. Guest edited by Dr Joanna Goldberg and co-edited by Dr Kalai Mathee, this collection will not only be relevant to scientists with an interest in Pseudomonas, but also, due to the widespread use of this genus as a model for studying multiple systems, it will be of general interest to other researchers active in areas such as evolutionary biology, communication systems, genomics and biofilm research. In addition, because P. aeruginosa is a key pathogen associated with both acute and chronic infections, and particularly important in the context of cystic fibrosis and antimicrobial resistance, the collection will be of interest to clinicians and clinical researchers.
  This collection is being run in conjunction with Pseudomonas 2019, an international conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and welcomes articles from participants and non-participants.
  Submit your article now here, stating that your manuscript is part of the Pseudomonas collection.
  
  Manuscripts submitted to the journal are free to publish. The Microbiology Society offers a Gold Open Access option, please see https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/publishing-costs for further details.
- Streptomyces
  
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  Over the last century, Streptomyces bacteria – and their metabolic products – have revolutionized modern medicine. These little pharmaceutical factories produce a vast array of natural products that have been co-opted for medical and agricultural therapies. In addition to their metabolic sophistication, Streptomyces also exhibit remarkable developmental and regulatory complexity.
  Guest-edited by Dr Marie Elliot, this collection of keynote research articles will highlight fascinating aspects of Streptomyces biology, and the advances that are providing us with newfound insight and appreciation for these extraordinary bacteria.
- A Sustainable Future
  
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  To highlight the vital role microbiology plays in delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we have created a collection of must-read research on three critical aspects of the SDGs: antimicrobial resistance, soil health, and the circular economy.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  
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  World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March recognises the date in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). In celebration of this, we are excited to present a collection of recently published papers on M. tuberculosis.
- New antibiotics needed: WHO priority pathogens of concern
  
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  In 2017, the World Health Organisation published a list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health. This publication was compiled to help guide and promote research and the development of new antibiotics, and lists 12 families in order of research priority. In an effort to help raise the profile of these important pathogens, Microbial Genomics has commissioned a series of mini reviews on the bacteria included in this list.
  
  Articles will be published as they become available over the course of the next year and will be put into a special collection named ‘WHO’s 12’. For enquiries please contact [email protected].
- X-AMR, a pop-up journal
  
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  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a cross-disciplinary issue, with ground-breaking studies currently bringing together clinicians and modellers, veterinary and soil scientists, microbiologists and anthropologists. Yet finding a home for the unique publications from this research is difficult. The Microbiology Society is providing such a home with a new pop-up journal for cross-disciplinary research on antimicrobial resistance: X-AMR.
  We invite submissions in the form of research papers, mini-reviews or commentaries. For more information on X-AMR, including how to submit your article, see our FAQs page.
  Included in this collection are a host of antimicrobial resistance papers already published across our portfolio. The latest X-AMR articles will appear as and when they are published. Read our Guest Editors' introductory Editorial here.
- Yeast
  
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  Yeasts are very versatile, model unicellular eukaryotes that have been extensively used for over a century to explore fundamental aspects of living systems. This collection brings together the latest studies showcasing research on biotechnological applications of yeasts, yeasts as disease models, and pathogenic yeasts.

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