The scientific research landscape is constantly evolving to provide solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Microbiology plays an important role in this and having an overview of the current research trends in microbiology is valuable for the global scientific community.

To showcase new developments in some of the important research trends in microbiology this year, we have a new special collection from the five FEMS journals highlighting the ‘Six Key Topics in Microbiology‘.

We hope you enjoy this essential collection including selected cutting edge journal articles and reviews from leaders in the field on the following six key topics in microbiology:

• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Microbiomes
• Virology
• Food Microbiology

We would also like to hear your opinions on what key and emerging microbiology topics you think the scientific community needs to be aware of this year. If you would like to help make a difference in the microbiology community, please get involved in our survey:

Survey: Key and Emerging Microbiology Topics in 2018