PLOS Genetics has announced the launch of its newly renamed section, Microbial Genetics, to expand the scope of the journal. The new section aims to focus on research in genetic approaches to provide insights into how bacteria, archaea and their phages/viruses, fungi, and protists function and interact with the biotic and abiotic world.
The establishment of the new section comes as PLOS Genetics seeks to create a logical home for a growing number of microbial submissions in its General section, particularly studies on fungi and yeast. The renamed section aims to offer a platform for research on microorganisms more broadly, reflecting the importance of microbes in research across fields.
To kick off the launch of the Microbial Genetics section, PLOS Genetics plans to release a Curated Collection for malaria-related research, including other protozoan parasites. The new section will be headed by Geraldine Butler, Eva Stukenbrock, Lotte Søgaard-Andersen, and Sean Crosson, with support from associate editors with broad expertise in microbial genetics.
The new section will provide opportunities for microbial researchers to showcase their work in PLOS Genetics, contributing to the journal's mission to promote and disseminate research that advances knowledge and understanding of genetics and genomics.
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