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.

If you missed the FEMS Journals Article Awards last month, make sure to see this award winning research.

The latest research from our journals can be found below: 

• FEMS Microbiology Letters - Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Lignin Peroxidase Produced from Caldibacillus thermoamylovorans and Cultivated on Waste Walnut Shell - Published: 25 March 2025
   
• FEMS Microbiology Reviews - Electrical signaling in fungi: past and present challenges - Published: 21 March 2025
   
• FEMS Microbiology Ecology - Assessing the potential for non-digestible carbohydrates towards mitigating adverse effects of antibiotics on microbiota composition and activity in an in vitro colon model of the weaning infant - Published: 20 March 2025
   
• Pathogens and Disease - Isolate-specific rat brain transcriptional responses to rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) - Published: 19 February 2025
   
• FEMS Yeast Research - Insights into the genomic and phenotypic diversity of Monosporozyma unispora strains isolated from anthropic environments - Published: 22 March 2025
   

• FEMS Microbes - The Importance of Translational Research in the Study of Ocular Toxoplasmosis; Insights from the 17th International Congress on Toxoplasmosis 2024 - Published: 03 March 2025

• microLife - Dynamic optimization elucidates higher-level pathogenicity strategies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Published: 13 March 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:

• Microbial biofilms in glacial streams respond to climate change - The study “Experimental evidence on the impact of climate-induced hydrological and thermal variations on glacier-fed stream biofilms” in FEMS Microbiology Ecology aimed to understand how microbial biofilms in glaciers respond to climate-induced changes. David Touchette explains how microbial activities potentially impact these vital ecosystems, global food webs and water supplies. Read the full blog.
   
• How do marine microbes adapt to seasonal challenges? – Marine microbes play crucial roles in regulating global nutrient cycles. To adapt to the presence of nutrients, they adjust their metabolisms to balance cell growth and maintenance. Ashish Verma explains how marine microbes manage their resources under winter and summer conditions. Read the full blog.
   
• EAM Sessions at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025 - The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) is proud to present four Interactive Sessions at the FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition, highlighting its prioritisation of major challenges currently faced by society. These sessions are led by EAM Fellows and with more guest speakers to be confirmed soon. The 60-90 minute sessions will bring expert insights with extensive audience engagement that encourage discussion and hands-on learning 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.

Summer School for Postdocs - Applications now open!

Applications are now open for the highly anticipated FEMS Summer School for Postdocs, taking place 2-10 September 2025, in the picturesque Ohrid, North Macedonia. 

This unique programme offers an unparalleled opportunity for 20 of the world's most promising postdoctoral researchers to delve into the critical areas of harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and OneHealth. Apply by 18 April.

Early Bird registration is now open for FEMS MICRO

Join us in Milan from 14-17 July 2025 for 4 days of research, thought-provoking discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Whether you are a member, a non-member, or a student, you can enjoy significant savings when you register by 16 April 2025.

Please be aware of scam emails and malicious companies claiming to offer Hotel Booking services for FEMS MICRO Milan 2025. We will only ever contact you through our own email addresses using the ‘‘@fems-microbiology.org’’ suffix, or via our partners using the ‘‘@Parthen.nl’’ and ‘‘@micodmc.it’’ email address suffixes.

Welcome to our new deputy ambassador in Australia

FEMS would like to offer a warm welcome to Patrick Laffy, our new Deputy Ambassador in Australia. Please join us in celebrating Patrick's addition to the FEMS Ambassador team. As a Senior Research Scientist and Genomic Bioinformatician at the esteemed Australian Institute of Marine Science, Patrick brings expertise in microbial community analyses, gene expression comparisons, and the critical study of marine ecosystem shifts under climate change conditions.

We are grateful to have his passion and knowledge contribute to our network and strengthen our efforts in advancing microbiology.

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.