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Microbial Evolution

Microbial evolution is the process by which microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) have adapted and changed over time. This process is driven by natural selection as mutations occur within the microbes' genetic information and genetic variation is passed down from one generation to the next. Microbial evoluti…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 38× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2689-4602 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Microbial evolution is the process by which microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) have adapted and changed over time. This process is driven by natural selection as mutations occur within the microbes' genetic information and genetic variation is passed down from one generation to the next. Microbial evolution has enabled organisms to survive in ever-changing environments, giving rise to increased levels of biodiversity. Understanding microbial evolution has enabled researchers to better understand the origins of many diseases, and explore potential treatments for them. Additionally, microbial evolution has been used to develop new technologies, such as the production of bioplastics and biofuels, that have positive environmental impacts.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 38 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Microbial Evolution, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Evolutionary Science (ISSN 2689-4602).

Journal editorial board
Maria Luisa Chiusano · Italy Adina-Elena Segneanu · Romania George Mikhailovsky · United States

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