An open-access journal, publishing high-quality original research across engineering microbes, microbial communities, microbial cellular, and enzymes.

Qingdao, China
Joined November 2021
Cross-kingdom noncoding RNA regulation facilitates Nosema bombycis proliferation by modulating a host miRNA and parasite gene axis. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #NoncodingRNA #Microsporidia #HostPathogenInteraction Graphical abstract: Pengcheng Zhang et al. | CC BY 4.0
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A pathway-independent three-module self-induced system enables sequential gene expression, improving 3-HP production to 7.0 g/L. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #MetabolicEngineering #SyntheticBiology #Biomanufacturing Graphical abstract: Yaping Gao et al. | CC BY 4.0
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A fermentation-driven strategy enhances nitrogen removal by redirecting carbon toward bioavailable electron donors and strengthening carbon–nitrogen coupling. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #Denitrification #WastewaterTreatment Graphical abstract: Ji Qi et al. | CC BY 4.0
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Genome mining of Streptomyces sp. LR53 reveals seven novel tropansamycins, including compounds active against plant and human pathogens. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #GenomeMining #NaturalProducts #AntibacterialActivity Graphical abstract: Haotian Wang et al. | CC BY 4.0
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Our latest issue is out! On the cover: Fuad Ale Enriquez, Stephen J. Callister et al. quantify methanogen robustness under bioprocess perturbations and uncover stress-specific proteomic responses relevant to biomethanation. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #Proteomics #Biomethanation
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Researchers identify a small heat shock protein that improves the thermotolerance of Bacillus thermoamylovorans, enabling more efficient PET degradation at elevated temperatures. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #PETDegradation #MicrobialEngineering #Biotechnology
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Graphical abstract from Cai Y-M et al. (2026), Engineering Microbiology, 6(2), 100256. CC BY 4.0.
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New in @EngMicroSDU : RAMPAGE enables continuous genome-wide diversification in Pichia pastoris, supporting strains with improved methanol tolerance and thermotolerance. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #SyntheticBiology #PichiaPastoris #StrainEngineering
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How do phages recognize Bacillus subtilis? Researchers characterize three B. subtilis phages and identify wall teichoic acid as a key receptor determinant for phage recognition and infection. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #Bacteriophage #PhageBiology #BacillusSubtilis #Microbiology
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Genetically encoded biosensors are advancing high-throughput screening of microbial cell factories by linking product synthesis to detectable outputs. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #SyntheticBiology #Biotech #MicrobialCellFactory
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From mevalonate accumulation to downstream lactonization, this review outlines chassis selection, metabolic engineering, and fermentation strategies for microbial mevalonolactone production. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #SyntheticBiology #GreenChemistry
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PE biodegradation review covers degradation efficiency, microbial and enzymatic mechanisms, plus synthetic biology and machine learning tools. Read the paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #Bioremediation
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🎉🎉 We are delighted to announce that Engineering Microbiology has received its first Impact Factor of 6.1 and a 2025 CiteScore of 10.1. Thank you for your support and for being part of our journey. #EngineeringMicrobiology #Microbiology #ImpactFactor #CiteScore
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🔬 Phase variation in Bacteroides fragilis reveals a microbial "evolutionary arms race"—host genetic switching drives phage susceptibility and shapes long-term coexistence. Read more: 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202… #GutMicrobiome #PhageBiology #MicrobialEvolution
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🍠 How does resistant starch type 5 impact your gut? New review explores its modulation of gut microbiota for digestive wellness. 📰 Engineering Microbiology | DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2025.100250 #GutHealth #Microbiome #ResistantStarch
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🌟New bacterial defense revealed! Shandong University researchers uncover how toxin-antitoxin systems fine-tune Hachiman antiphage defense—balancing fitness cost vs viral protection. DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2026.100254 #PhageDefense #ToxinAntitoxin #EngineeringMicrobiology
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🔬 New insights into yeast mating! Nanjing Tech University researchers reveal how PRE element arrangement controls Ste12 oligomerization, regulating gene expression. 📰 Engineering Microbiology | DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2026.100249 #Yeast #SyntheticBiology#EngineeringMicrobiology
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New in @EngMicrobio: E. coli guanidinium exporter Gdx doubles as cesium efflux pump Strain ZX-1 tolerates >700 mM Cs⁺ via 20-bp deletion driving constitutive gdx expression. Gdx mediates Cs⁺/H⁺ antiport—a novel mechanism for radionuclide bioremediation. doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202…
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🔬 Chinese Academy of Scientists engineered 17 aspertetranone derivatives via pathway reprogramming in A. oryzae. Compound 6 shows antibacterial (MIC 4.50 μg/mL) & antifungal activity; Compound 11 demonstrates broad-spectrum anticancer effects. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.engmic.202…
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The latest issue in Engineering Microbiology is published!!! Please Click this link👉sciencedirect.com/journal/en…… to check the latest research and review articles.
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