FEMS Journals, in partnership with Oxford University Press (OUP), are a leading resource for the microbiology community. Our not-for-profit publications advance the field through research, education, and collaboration, featuring exciting special issues, topical webinars, and cutting-edge advancements.

The latest research from our journals can be found below: 

• FEMS Microbiology Letters - Purification of Active Staphylococcal Alpha-Toxin produced in Bacillus subtilis - Published: 17 July 2025
   
• FEMS Microbiology Reviews - Thermal shift assay to identify ligands for bacterial sensor proteins  - Published: 26 July 2025
   
• FEMS Microbiology Ecology - Emerging probiotics: future therapeutics for human gut health - Published: 25 July 2025
   
• Pathogens and Disease - Characterization of BK polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) in kidney transplant recipients using transcriptomic analysis: a comprehensive scoping review - Published: 24 July 2025
   
• FEMS Yeast Research - Glycerol Bioconversion to Biofuel and Value-Added Products by Yeasts -  Published: 22 July 2025
   

• FEMS Microbes - Soil properties in agricultural systems affect microbial genomic traits - Published: 24 June 2025

• microLife - Metagenomic CRISPR Array Analysis Tool: A Novel Graph-Based Approach To Finding CRISPR Arrays In Metagenomic Datasets - Published: 17 July 2025

Looking for a place to publish your paper? Find all open calls for thematic issues submissions here. We have open access and free-to-publish submission options available. 

Immerse yourself within the dynamic world of microbiology with the #FEMSmicroBlog, your essential monthly resource for the latest news, recent studies, innovative discoveries, and insightful perspectives.

Explore our latest blog posts:

• Tackling drug-resistant bacteria with quorum sensing quenchers - For decades, antibiotics have helped us successfully fight many diseases. Their overuse and misuse, however, have led to the emergence of bacteria that no longer respond to these drugs. This makes antimicrobial resistance a significant public health threat around the world and requires us to find alternative treatments. Hear from Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga as she discusses how scientists are exploring quorum quenching as a promising strategy to combat drug-resistant bacteria. Read the full blog. 
   
• Microbes in a Plastic World: Challenges and opportunities -The world is awash in plastic, and at FEMS MICRO 2025, a thought provoking session tackled this very issue: “Microbes in a Plastic World.” This gathering brought together a diverse group of scientists, industry leaders, and policy experts to delve into one of the most urgent and fascinating intersections of microbiology and sustainability. This blog post summarizes the discussion, highlighting how microbes interact with plastics, from their ability to colonize and transform these materials to the unintentional spread of pathogens. Read the full blog.
   
• Toxin-antitoxin systems as survival tools for bacteria - Bacteria require sophisticated sensing mechanisms to adjust their metabolisms to stressful conditions and hostile environments. One such mechanism is the toxin–antitoxin system, which plays crucial roles for bacteria to adapt to environmental challenges. Hear from Marie-Laure Pinel-Marie as she highlights the diversity and complexity of environmental cues that influence the activation of toxin–antitoxin systems. Read the full blog.

The #FEMSmicroBlog welcomes external bloggers, writers and SciComm enthusiasts. Get in touch if you want to share your idea for a blog entry with us.

FEMS MICRO is heading to Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 5-8 July 2027

Almost 25 years after Ljubljana hosted our very first FEMS Congress, we are excited to go back to where it all began, collaborating with the Slovenian Microbiological Society. Come celebrate the incredible advancements in microbiology with our community, as we hear about cutting-edge research from both emerging and established voices.

You can easily add the event to your calendar using our handy add-to-calendar link. Interested in reliving FEMS MICRO Milan 2025? Watch the highlights video.

Don't forget to submit your International Microorganism Day (IMD) event proposal

Join the global celebration of microbes by organising an event on or around 17 September. Your event will help raise awareness about the importance of microbes, inspire curiosity in microbiology, promote understanding of their positive impact, and connect you globally with others celebrating the unseen world!

Submit your event proposal today and be a part of something impactful. Event proposals will be reviewed from the 1st of each month until 1 September.

Last-Minute Summer School Spots Available

Are you an early career postdoc working on research aligned with harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health? A few places remain for our upcoming Summer School in Ohrid, North Macedonia (2–10 September 2025), directed by Prof. Joana Falcao Salles and Prof. Tillman Lüders.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and strengthen your research in a focused and collaborative environment. 

Spaces are limited, so if you know colleagues or friends who would benefit from this event, please encourage them to register. To apply, simply send your contact details and a short motivation explaining why you would like to attend to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 7 August. Accepted participants will be notified by 10 August. Registration fee: €580 (includes accommodation, meals, and VAT) 

The FEMS journals are run by microbiologists, and for microbiologists. Every article published by us has been rigorously reviewed for soundness of science by our community of academic peer reviewers – and the not-for-profit journals support the microbiology community.