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Celebrating 140 Years of Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Founded in 1886 by Robert Koch and Carl Flügge, Medical Microbiology and Immunology has published pioneering research that helped shape modern microbiology, infectious disease research, and immunology, leaving a lasting legacy for generations of scientists.

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Barbara Zoehrer
Senior Publisher, Springer Nature
Celebrating 140 Years of Medical Microbiology and Immunology

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To celebrate this remarkable milestone, we have curated a special anniversary collection featuring landmark articles from the journal's archive. Spanning topics from the first description of the bacterium responsible for botulism to research on SARS-CoV-2, molecular diagnostics, immunotherapy, and emerging infectious diseases, the collection offers a unique perspective on the evolution of microbiological and immunological research across nearly a century and a half.

Beyond highlighting influential papers, this collection serves as a reflection on the cumulative nature of scientific progress and the enduring value of scholarly publishing in preserving and advancing knowledge across generations of researchers. 

Explore the collection: 140 Years of Medical Microbiology and Immunology: Landmark Articles from 1886–2026

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Go to the profile of Barbara Zoehrer
Barbara Zoehrer (She/Her)
Senior Publisher, Springer Nature
Senior Publisher for Springer Nature's microbiology journal portfolio. MA in English Literature and Cultural Studies.

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