Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology considers publication of research results in all areas of pathogenic microorganisms and their interaction with the hosts, and the studies should advance our knowledge of the field. The areas of research include bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, endosymbionts, prions, as well as the microbiota and its effect on health and disease in various hosts. The research approaches include molecular microbiology, cellular microbiology, gene regulation, proteomics, signal transduction, pathogenic evolution, genomics, structural biology, and virulence factors as well as model hosts. Areas of research to counteract infectious agents by the host include the host innate and adaptive immune responses as well as metabolic restrictions to various pathogenic microorganisms, vaccine design and development against various pathogenic microorganisms, as well as mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and its countermeasures. Reviews and mini-Reviews are either commissioned or proposed (with a referenced abstract and a cover letter) to the chief editor prior to submission.
One of our major purposes is to accelerate scientific communication of high quality research findings, with worldwide open and free access to these findings. Our open access approach will stimulate research activity and advance scientific knowledge in this field and related ones throughout the world.