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Frontiers in Bacteriology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of bacteria and their interactions with hosts and environments.

The objectives of Frontiers in Bacteriology are to advance scientific knowledge of bacterial biology and hostpathogen interactions, promote research into antimicrobial resistance and emerging bacterial threats, improv...

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Eleftherios Mylonakis

Houston Methodist Hospital

United States

Field Chief Editor

Frontiers in Bacteriology

Apichai Tuanyok

University of Florida

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Bacterial Genetics and AI-enhanced Microbial Engineering

Jianping Xie

Southwest University

China

Specialty Chief Editor

Antibiotic Resistance

Myron Christodoulides

University of Southampton

United Kingdom

Specialty Chief Editor

Pathogenesis, Vaccines, and Immunity of Bacterial Infections

Nagendran Tharmalingam

Houston Methodist Research Institute

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

One Health in Bacteriology

Weng C. Chan

School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, University of Nottingham

United Kingdom

Specialty Chief Editor

Emerging Bacterial Threats and their Treatment

Yanjiao Zhou

UCONN Health

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Molecular Bacteriology and Microbiome

ANTONIO MASTROIANNI

Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, "Annunziata" HUB Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera di Cosenza

Italy

Associate Editor

Antibiotic Resistance

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Articles

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About the journal

Scope

The journal covers the comprehensive study of bacteriology and host-pathogen interactions, including bacterial genetics, molecular mechanisms of infection, bacterial physiology, microbial communities, microbiome research, probiotics, cross-kingdom interactions, immune responses, antimicrobial resistance, phage therapies, bacterial vaccines, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment, and antimicrobial stewardship. Research may include molecular, cellular, experimental, computational, translational, clinical, and population-health approaches relevant to bacterial systems and their effects on human, animal, and environmental health.

Aims

The objectives of Frontiers in Bacteriology are to advance scientific knowledge of bacterial biology and host-pathogen interactions, promote research into antimicrobial resistance and emerging bacterial threats, improve understanding of bacterial genetics and pathogenesis, support the development of vaccines and innovative treatments, encourage microbiome and microbial engineering research, and translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical, public health, and One Health applications.

ISSN
2813-6144
Editor-in-Chief
Eleftherios Mylonakis
Established
2026
Subject area
Bacteriology, Microbiology, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Infectious Diseases

Sections

  • Antibiotic Resistance

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/sections/antibiotic-resistance

  • Bacterial Genetics and AI-enhanced Microbial Engineering

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/sections/bacterial-genetics-and-ai-enhanced-microbial-engineering

  • Emerging Bacterial Threats and their Treatment

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/sections/emerging-bacterial-threats-and-their-treatment

  • Molecular Bacteriology and Microbiome

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/sections/molecular-bacteriology-and-microbiome

  • One Health in Bacteriology

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/sections/one-health-in-bacteriology

  • Pathogenesis, Vaccines, and Immunity of Bacterial Infections

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/sections/pathogenesis-vaccines-and-immunity-of-bacterial-infections

Article types accepted

  • Brief Research Report
  • Case Report
  • Classification
  • Clinical Trial
  • Correction
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data
  • General Commentary
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Methods
  • Mini Review
  • Opinion
  • Original Research
  • Perspective
  • Review
  • Systematic Review
  • Technology and Code

Fees and currencies

  • A-Type Articles: CHF 2,195
  • B-Type Articles: CHF 1,750
  • C-Type Articles: CHF 0
  • A: Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Clinical Trial, Classification, Technology and Code
  • B: Mini Review, Perspective, Case Report, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • C: Correction, Editorial

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

Fees and waivers policy

Editorial policies

Open Access Policy: The journal follows an open-access publishing model, providing readers with access to published research without subscription barriers.

Copyright and Licensing: Articles are published under the publisher's applicable open-access licensing terms, subject to the journal's copyright statement.

Peer Review Policy: Manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and peer review by editors and reviewers with relevant expertise. The process evaluates scientific rigor, methodological quality, originality, and relevance to the selected specialty section.

Publication Ethics: Authors must comply with applicable research ethics standards, accurately report findings, disclose funding and conflicts of interest, and provide correct authorship information.

Originality Policy: Submissions must comply with the publisher's requirements concerning plagiarism, duplicate publication, and research integrity.

Research Ethics and Biosafety: Research involving human participants, animals, clinical materials, infectious agents, or genetically modified microorganisms must follow applicable ethical approval, biosafety, and regulatory requirements.

Data Availability Policy: Authors should follow the journal's requirements for data availability, transparency, and reproducibility, including providing supporting datasets or repository links where applicable.

Corrections and Retractions: Published articles may be corrected or retracted when necessary to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.

Instructions for authors

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal's official online submission system and select the specialty section that best matches their research. Manuscripts must present original, scientifically rigorous work and comply with the journal's requirements for article structure, references, figures, tables, research ethics, data availability, and declarations. Submissions are peer-reviewed by Associate Editors and Community Reviewers associated with the selected specialty section. Research involving human participants, clinical samples, animals, infectious agents, or genetically modified microorganisms must comply with applicable ethical, biosafety, and regulatory requirements. Authors should consult the official instructions for their selected article type before submission.

Journal metrics

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Citations
305

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Citations
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Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16