The launch of The ISME Journal – a Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology marks the maturation of the multidisciplinary field of microbial ecology. Our vision is to contribute significantly to our understanding of the behavior of microorganisms in their environment: unraveling the underlining mechanisms of interactions among prokaryotes, with their eukaryotic partners and abiotic environments, and deciphering the means by which microorganisms turn the wheels of planet Earth.

Our aim is that The ISME Journal will operate at the leading edge of publications and include original contributions, as well as reviews and commentaries expressing the scientific excitement generated from studies of both basic concepts in microbial ecology and their many applications. It is envisaged that an enhanced understanding of the fundamentals in microbial ecology is also essential for the well-being and the future of the planet we inhabit.

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