Academic Journal
Q1Critical Reviews in Microbiology
About Critical Reviews in Microbiology
Critical Reviews in Microbiology is a scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.831 and H-index of 124.
Coverage: 1971-1982, 1984-2026. Research categories: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing; Gut microbiota and health; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions; Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria; Probiotics and Fermented Foods; Antifungal resistance and susceptibility.
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