This journal explores the interactions between hosts and their associated microbial communities, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Research focuses on the mechanisms by which these interactions influence host health and disease, particularly in the context of the gut and skin microbiomes. Studies investigate the role of microbial metabolites, host immunity, and evolutionary pressures in shaping these relationships.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cancer ResearchQ1
Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)Q1
MicrobiologyQ1
Molecular BiologyQ1
ParasitologyQ1
VirologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
MicrobiologyParasitologyVirology
Scopus Categories
VirologyCancer ResearchImmunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)MicrobiologyParasitologyMolecular Biology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Gut microbiota and healthMosquito-borne diseases and controlHIV Research and TreatmentClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchinterferon and immune responsesBacteriophages and microbial interactionsViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyImmune Cell Function and InteractionVibrio bacteria research studiesPlant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity