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World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology

The World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications in the field of microbiology and biotechnology. It covers a wide range of topics including microbial genetics, microbial physiology, microbial ecology, industrial microbiology, bioprocess engineering, and biotechnology applications. The journal aims to disseminate cutting-edge research and advancements in these fields to a global audience of scientists, researchers, and professionals.
Details
Abbr. World J Microbiol Biotechnol
Publisher Springer
Start 1990
End Continuing
Frequency 9 no. a year, 2000-
p-ISSN 0959-3993
e-ISSN 1573-0972
Country Germany
Language English
Specialties Microbiology
Biotechnology
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2409 115
SJR / Ranks: 5261 801
CiteScore / Ranks: 3145 6.70
JIF / Ranks: 2178 4.1
Recent Articles
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Tropical lakes as a novel source of oleaginous yeasts with lipid profiles for biodiesel, oleochemical, and nutraceutical applications
Ramirez-Castrillon M, Benavides-Leon T, Arcos-Velasco L, Pantoja-Pulido K, Lopez-Parra L, Bolanos-Rojas A, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):105. PMID: 40080249
Oleaginous yeasts have emerged as promising microbial cell factories for lipid production, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional sources of biodiesel and nutraceuticals. In this study, the lipid accumulation potential of...
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Causal associations between 26 musculoskeletal disorders and gut microbiota: a Mendelian randomization analysis with Bayesian validation
Wang Y, Sun Y, Liao H
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):106. PMID: 40080232
Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota imbalances may influence the onset of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), yet conclusive evidence establishing causation remains limited. This study investigates the causal relationship between gut...
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Vitamin D3 potentiates antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of streptomycin and thymoquinone against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Biswas P, Bose S, Chakraborty S
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):104. PMID: 40074989
Biofilm formed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a three dimensional microbial matrix that confers multidrug resistance properties along with the proficiency to evade the host immune system. The present study aims...
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Antibiotic potential and metabolic modulation of Bacillus velezensis VTRNT 01 in response to bacterial elicitors
Nguyen T, Duong H, Nguyen T, Nguyen P, Nguyen H, Nguyen T, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):102. PMID: 40069525
Bacterial elicitors are recognized for their ecological role in stimulating plant defenses and enhancing the production of beneficial metabolites. This study explores the antibiotic potential of endophytic Bacillus velezensis VTRNT...
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CRISPR/Cas9-assisted gene editing reveals that EgPKS, a polyketide synthase, is required for the biosynthesis of preussomerins in Edenia gomezpompae SV2
Zhai Z, Zhang M, Yin R, Zhao S, Shen Z, Yang Y, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):103. PMID: 40069470
Edenia gomezpompae, an endophytic fungus derived from plants, produced a diverse array of preussomerins, a type of spirobisnaphthalenes featuring two spiroketal groups, which exhibited significant antibacterial, antifungal, and cytotoxic activities....
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Metagenomic insights of microbial functions under conventional and conservation agriculture
Thakur S, Gonzalez S, Suravajhala P, Jain S, Yadav S, Narayan K, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):100. PMID: 40064739
Agricultural practices such as conventional (CN) and conservation agriculture (CA) influence the composition and structure of soil microorganisms. We used short reads and genome-resolved metagenomic-based dual sequencing approaches to create...
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Integrative metabolo-genomics suggests a biosynthetic pathway for tetrangulol in Streptomyces sp. KL110A
Trejo-Alarcon L, Cano-Prieto C, Calheiros de Carvalho A, Rago D, Ahonen L, Cruz-Morales P, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):101. PMID: 40064729
Natural products (NPs) of microbial origin are highly valued for their diverse bioactive properties. Among bacteria, Streptomyces stands out as a prolific source of NPs with applications in medicine and...
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Broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of linalool: supporting its pharmacological use in chronic wound infections by pathogens within the ESKAPE group and polymicrobial biofilms
Rai A, Subramaniyan Y, Fathima F, Rekha P
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):99. PMID: 40063328
Chronic wound infections are caused by biofilm forming opportunistic pathogenic bacteria. The persistence of infection, co-infecting pathogens and prolonged use of antibiotics promote antibiotic resistance hampering healing process due to...
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Novel cell factory for the production of 24-epi-ergosterol, an un-natural semi-synthetic precursor for the production of brassinolide in Yarrowia lipolytica
Wang Y, Liu S, Sheng Z, Feng Y, Wang Y, Jiang Y, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):98. PMID: 40059252
Brassinolide (BL) is the most bioactive plant growth regulator among Brassinosteroids (BRs), belonging to the sixth class of plant hormones. However, its low natural abundance limits large-scale agricultural applications. An...
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Molecular profiling and bioinformatics approaches of biofilm formation in ionizing radiation-resistant Bacillus subtilis, isolated from geothermal spring in Ramsar, the North of Iran
Ali D, Vazifehmand R, Malik M, Rukayadi Y, Radu S, Mirpour M, et al.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol . 2025 Mar; 41(3):97. PMID: 40055277
Biofilm formation and its molecular signaling in bacteria resistant to ionizing radiation is not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate the genetic variations and gene expression of biofilm in...