Microorganisms is a scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal of microbiology, published monthly online by MDPI.

A microorganism, or microbe, [a] is an organism of microscopic size, which may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells. The possible existence of unseen microbial life was suspected from …

Mar 25, 2026 · The major groups of microorganisms—namely bacteria, archaea, fungi (yeasts and molds), algae, protozoa, and viruses—are summarized below. Links to the more detailed articles on …

Microorganism is a class of biological cells constituting a vast domain of prokaryotes, and typically include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microalgae, etc. Microorganism is micrometres in size and …

Aug 4, 2025 · Microorganisms—organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye—pervade every corner of the planet. They flourish in soil, water, air, and even the most extreme environments …

Mar 28, 2024 · In summation, a microorganism is a minuscule living entity invisible to the unaided eye. This broad classification encompasses a plethora of organisms, including bacteria, archaea, algae, …

Learn more about the structure of microbes, the different phases of growth, how they reproduce, and what byproducts they create. Harvard experts are exploring how we can work with, defend against, …

Microorganisms differ from each other not only in size, but also in structure, habitat, metabolism, and many other characteristics. While we typically think of microorganisms as being unicellular, there are …

Aug 23, 2023 · Microorganisms are often illustrated using single-celled, or unicellular organisms; however, some unicellular protists are visible to the naked eye, and some multicellular species are …

2 days ago · Explore open access research in microbiology, advancing microbial science for health, agriculture and the environment.