The Journal of Microbial and Environmental Life Sciences publishes research across a wide spectrum of topics in microbiology and its intersection with environmental sciences. The scope includes studies on microbial ecology, focusing on microbial communities in terrestrial, aquatic, extreme, and engineered environments, and their crucial roles in nutrient cycling, biogeochemical processes, and ecosystem functioning. It also covers environmental microbiology, addressing microbial responses to environmental changes, pollution, climate change, and other anthropogenic impacts. A key area of interest is microbiomes, with investigations into host-associated microbiomes of soil, plants, marine systems, animals, and humans, exploring their diversity, dynamics, and functional significance.
The journal also emphasizes microbial biotechnology, particularly the use of microbes in bioremediation, waste management, bioenergy production, agriculture, and sustainable development. Cutting-edge molecular and genomic approaches are highlighted, including genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, which provide insights into microbial functions and interactions. Contributions on biogeochemistry are welcomed, particularly studies that elucidate the microbial role in the transformation and transport of chemical elements in natural systems.
Further, the journal promotes research in environmental health and safety, examining both the impacts of microbial processes on the environment and the potential of microbes for monitoring and mitigating environmental hazards. Another important focus area is extremophiles and novel microbial life, exploring microorganisms from extreme environments and their potential to reveal novel biochemical pathways and innovative biotechnological applications.
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