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Top 15 Microbiology journals

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PLoS Pathogens
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PLoS Pathogens open_in_new

Published by Public Library of Science • United States

Reflecting the full breadth of research on bacteria, fungi, parasites, prions and viruses, PLOS Pathogens publishes outstanding original research and commentary that significantly...

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COP Index 5,0
Acceptance 19 %
Time to publish 24 w
APC 2025 € OA