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Microbial Evolution

Microbial evolution refers to the genetic and phenotypic changes in microorganisms over time, driven by mutation, natural selection, horizontal gene transfer, and environmental pressures. Research published in the International Journal of Clinical Microbiology explores diverse dimensions of this process, including h…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 43× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-4721

Overview

Microbial evolution refers to the genetic and phenotypic changes in microorganisms over time, driven by mutation, natural selection, horizontal gene transfer, and environmental pressures. Research published in the International Journal of Clinical Microbiology explores diverse dimensions of this process, including how extreme environmental conditions shape microbial adaptation and the biochemical mechanisms underlying microbial survival in challenging habitats. Studies have examined interactions between naturally occurring radioactive environments and evolutionary processes in microorganisms, providing insights into adaptation under ionizing radiation. Additional work addresses how microorganisms evolve metabolic capabilities to degrade synthetic compounds, such as organophosphate pesticides, demonstrating the capacity of bacterial species to acquire novel enzymatic functions in response to anthropogenic chemicals. The journal also features research on fundamental physiological parameters in biological systems that influence microbial behavior and adaptation in plant-associated environments. Understanding microbial evolution is essential for predicting how pathogens develop resistance, how environmental microbes respond to pollution, and how microbial communities adapt to rapidly changing ecosystems, with implications for clinical microbiology, bioremediation, and environmental health.

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 43 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 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 International Journal of Clinical Microbiology (ISSN 2690-4721).

Journal editorial board
Xiou Cao · China A.C. Matin · United States Abdelmageed Othman · Egypt

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