The Open Microbiology Journal

Aims and Scope:
The Open Microbiology Journal is a peer-reviewed Open Access journal which publishes research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, case studies, guest edited thematic issues and short communications/letters covering theoretical and practical aspects of Microbial systematics, evolutionary microbiology, immunology, virology, parasitology , bacteriology, mycology, phycology, protozoology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, microbial physiology, biochemistry, microbial pathogenesis, host-microbe interaction, systems microbiology, synthetic microbiology, bioinformatics.

The Open Microbiology Journal, a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on developments in the field. The emphasis will be on publishing quality papers, making them freely available to researchers worldwide.
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Irina V. Kiseleva Department of Virology
    Institute of Experimental Medicine
    St. Petersburg
    Russia

ISSN: 1874-2858

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Oct 24, 2026
Next-Generation Natural Antimicrobials: Innovative Strategies to Combat Microbial Resistance

The rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) highlights the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This thematic issue focuses on the discovery, optimization, and advanced formulation of natural products and bio-inspired molecules to overcome microbial resistance. It will explore state-of-the-art approaches including omics-guided discovery, synthetic biology, and encapsulation technologies designed to enhance the stability, solubility, and targeted delivery of natural antimicrobials. Emphasis will also be placed on microbiome-derived metabolites, synergistic combinations with antibiotics, and eco-friendly... see more

Guest Editor(s): Nesrine Benkhaira
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Submission closes on: Mar 19, 2026
Nano-based medication delivery systems: potential weapons to tackle pathogenic microorganisms

Diseases with infectious agents continue to spread at an increasing pace year after year, and they are directly linked to high incidences of death and morbidity. Several researchers have been drawn to the complicated circumstances surrounding infectious diseases in order to examine the potential reasons that facilitate the recurrence and dissemination of acute and chronic infections. The pursuit of creative techniques to improving the life of people is ongoing, and it is clear that the... see more

Guest Editor(s): Heba Salah Abbas
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Muddukrishnaiah Kotakonda
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Gut-Brain Axis: intricate interplay of the microbiome with brain activity

The Gut-Brain Axis represents a complex, bidirectional communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, profoundly influencing brain activity. Recent research highlights the intricate interplay of the microbiome— the community of microorganisms in the gut— with neural processes. This relationship affects a range of functions, from mood and cognition to stress response and immune regulation. Microbial metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids and neurotransmitters, play critical roles in signaling pathways that impact... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Maria Thomas
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Olga Ozoline,Dr. Vladimir Arkhipov
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