About this archive
This site is an archival rebuild of the research journals of the Society for General Microbiology (SGM), presented at a single domain to preserve the published research record and the many citations that point to it.
The Society for General Microbiology was a not-for-profit, society-owned publisher of peer-reviewed microbiology research, spanning bacteriology, virology, genomics, taxonomy, and medical microbiology. Its portfolio included Microbiology, the Journal of General Virology, the Journal of Medical Microbiology, the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, and JMM Case Reports.
Content here is rebuilt from a recovered archive of the original site. Article text, author names, references, and figures are preserved as published; the original platform's navigation, scripts, and login were removed. Where only citation metadata could be recovered, a page shows that metadata and notes that the full text is not available in the archive.
The Society's journals are now published by the Microbiology Society; for current journals and services, please refer to its websites.
Frequently asked questions
What is SGM Journals?
SGM Journals is a preserved archive of the peer-reviewed research journals of the Society for General Microbiology (SGM), presented on a single domain so the published record — and the citations that point to it — remain accessible. The journals are now published by the Microbiology Society.
Which journals are included in the archive?
The archive covers Microbiology, the Journal of General Virology, the Journal of Medical Microbiology, the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology (IJSEM), JMM Case Reports, and Microbial Genomics.
Are the articles free to read?
Yes. The preserved content is presented so the published research record and its inbound links stay accessible. For current Open Access policies and licensing, refer to the Microbiology Society’s journal websites.
Can I submit a paper to these journals?
No. This is an archival rebuild; it does not accept new submissions or manage peer review. The Society’s journals are now published by the Microbiology Society — submit through its current journal websites.
Who publishes the Society for General Microbiology journals now?
The Society for General Microbiology became the Microbiology Society, which now publishes these journals. For current journals, author guidelines, and services, refer to the Microbiology Society’s websites.
Is the full text of every article available?
Most pages preserve the full article text as published. Where only citation metadata could be recovered from the archive, the page shows that metadata and notes that the full text is not available.
How do I cite an article from this archive?
Cite the original publication as usual — author(s), article title, journal name, year, volume, issue, and page range, plus the DOI where available. Each article page lists this citation metadata and links to the DOI.