Microorganisms capable of extracellular electron transfer are reshaping our understanding of respiration, redox processes, and microbial interactions with metals and minerals. In this FEMS Microbiology Ecology thematic issue, we compile work from researchers examining processes across environmental and applied contexts, offering new insights into microbial energy metabolism, and its broader ecological and technological significance.

Prof. Max Häggblom is the Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology. In this conversation with Sam Burrell, he shares his path from early-career author to Editor-in-Chief. From the power of scientific communities to supporting early-career researchers and addressing climate challenges, this interview highlights how societies like FEMS help shape both careers and research fields.

How microbial gases mediate interactions between microbes and their hosts is a rapidly growing area of research. This FEMS Microbes thematic issue welcomes submissions examining methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and other gases across host-associated and environmental systems.

Deadline: 31st July 2026

How bacterial infections reshape host chromatin and gene regulation remains underexplored. This microLife thematic issue aims to highlight current research on chromatin dynamics during infection and their roles in pathogenic strategies and host defense. All articles are open access with APCs waived for this collection.

Heading to 39th International Specialized Symposium on Yeasts (ISSY39), taking place in Seoul, South Korea come November? 

FEMS Yeast Research will publish a special issue linked to the conference, featuring commissioned mini-reviews and invited research articles from conference delegates, with a 50% APC reduction for eligible submissions.