Welcome to the FEMS Journals
The FEMS Journals serve as the official publications of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS). The journals are primarily dedicated to advancing the microbiology community by promoting education and fostering development.
FEMS MICRO 2025
Experience the ultimate fusion of innovation, expertise, and community at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025, taking place 14-17 July, where the cutting edge of microbiology fuels collaboration.
Embracing an Open Future with the FEMS Journals
We are excited to make high quality science freely available to anyone to read anywhere in the world.
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Publishing with a FEMS journal means you are investing in science. Learn more about why the FEMS journals are the perfect home for your microbiology research.
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Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS)
The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is made up of an active and diverse network of around 30,000 professionals who are committed to advancing microbiology for the benefit of society in the areas of health, energy, food, materials, and the environment. Set up in 1974, FEMS is now a growing coalition of 56 Member Societies from 40 countries.
FEMS commitment is to help support microbiologists do their work, promote the best in microbiology research and knowledge to the world, and bring microbiologists together to share that knowledge.
Thank You To All 2024 Reviewers
We are grateful to over 1,100 scientists who contributed to the peer review of manuscripts in the FEMS Journals in 2024. Peer review is an essential component of academic research, and these individuals’ contributions have played a critical role in improving the quality of the papers we publish, furthering knowledge and discussion in microbiology.
Read the list of Reviewers
Microbiology Webinars from FEMS
FEMS is delighted to present a series of webinars where we discuss key research published in the FEMS journal portfolio as a way to bring some of the benefits of scientific conferences to the comfort of your own home. This series of webinars is part of our commitment to creating a connected, collaborative community of microbiologists.
Watch the latest recordings & register for upcoming webinars
#FEMSmicroBlog
The #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the fascinating aspects of all things microbiology. The blog presents recent microbiology papers, gives a voice to members of the FEMS community, tells fascinating and lesser-known facts about the history of microbiology, reports about events and meetings, highlights the global relevance of microbiology, and more.
Browse the #FEMSmicroBlog to read more about your favourite microbiology and research topics!
