Archives of Microbiology - Readers' Choice 2024

The Archives of Microbiology is pleased to present the top 10 most downloaded articles from the first half of 2024. These publications highlight significant advancements in bioremediation, biofilm infections, green nanotechnology, and broader microbial sciences. Each study exemplifies the journal's commitment to publishing groundbreaking research that drives innovation and expands our understanding of microbial processes. We invite the scientific community to explore these exemplary contributions and accelerate knowledge translation within the field.

1. Factors involved in heterologous expression of proteins in E. coli host
   _{Mahin Pouresmaeil & Shahnam Azizi-Dargahlou}
    
2. Bioremediation of hazardous heavy metals by marine microorganisms: a recent review

   _{Ahmed N. Alabssawy & Amr H. Hashem} 
    

3. Biofilm-mediated infections by multidrug-resistant microbes: a comprehensive exploration and forward perspectives

   _{Mai M. Zafer, Gamal A. Mohamed, Sabrin R. M. Ibrahim, Soumya Ghosh, Charné Bornman & Mahmoud A. Elfaky}
    

4. A mini review on green nanotechnology and its development in biological effects
   _{Salem S. Salem} 
    
5. Activity of a foam in preventing rebound of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium-containing droplets generated from the toilet bowl

   _{Felice Valzano, Anna Rita Daniela Coda, Marianna Marangi, Gianfranco La Bella, Arcangelo Liso & Fabio Arena}
    

6. Multi-drug resistant ESKAPE pathogens and the uses of plants as their antimicrobial agents

   _{Farhana Nazira Idris & Masrina Mohd Nadzir}
    

7. Eye fungal infections: a mini review

   _{Paula Reginatto, Giovanna de Jesus Agostinetto, Rubia do Nascimento Fuentefria, Diane Ruschel Marinho, Melissa Dal Pizzol & Alexandre Meneghello Fuentefria} 
    

8. Helicobacter pylori in the post-antibiotics era: from virulence factors to new drug targets and therapeutic agents

   _{Omnia Momtaz Al-Fakhrany & Engy Elekhnawy}
    

9. Bacteriocins: potentials and prospects in health and agrifood systems

   _{Rine Christopher Reuben & Carmen Torres} 
    

10. Endophytes: a uniquely tailored source of potential antibiotic adjuvants
    _{Ashaimaa Y. Moussa}