Molecular Microbiology encompasses all areas of microbiology, from fundamental to translational research. The journal aims at attracting research content of the highest quality and novelty. It will publish studies of all microbes (Bacteria, Archaea, eukaryotic microorganisms, and Viruses), while retaining its historical emphasis on studies that provide significant new biological insights into the systems under study. It is expected that contributions will lead to a deeper understanding of the molecular principles underlying physiological or pathological processes, mechanisms, biological functions, or interactions between microbes, their hosts, or the environment in health or disease.

Insights should be supported by quantitative data of highest standards obtained through cellular, biochemical, biophysical, bioinformatic, imaging, structural, genomic, or genetic approaches. We welcome breakthroughs made using emerging methodologies and cutting-edge technologies. The journal encourages cross-disciplinary approaches including the use of computational analyses to inform experimental studies.

The journal will thereby strengthen its service to the broader microbiology research community.

Scope includes but is not limited to:

Cell biology
Cell–cell communication and signaling pathways
Evolution
Enzymology
Gene expression and regulation
Gene transfer
Host–microbe interactions
Intracellular organization, architecture
Macromolecular synthesis
Membrane biogenesis and function
Metabolism
Microbial ecology
Microbiota, microbiome
Mutualistic and symbiotic relationships
Pathogenicity, virulence
Physiology
Structural biology
Synthetic microbiology
Traffic and transport