Cluster of Excellence 'MicroPlanet'
@microbesplanet.bsky.social
30+ scientists from 8 leading research institutions in Austria with one vision: unlock the microbiome's potential for planetary health. 🌍🧫🦠
Follow us for exciting updates on environmental🌳, medical 🩺, and methodological 🔬 microbiome research.
Follow us for exciting updates on environmental🌳, medical 🩺, and methodological 🔬 microbiome research.
Congrats to CoE Key Researcher @thomasboettcher.bsky.social @univie.ac.at on his ERC Proof of Concept Grant! 👏 His project, PhageTRAP, uses a modular platform to capture and release phages to tackle antibiotic resistance and advance biotech. @fwf-at.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu #MicroSky #AMR #ERCPoC
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Congrats to CoE Key Researcher @thomasboettcher.bsky.social @univie.ac.at on his ERC Proof of Concept Grant! 👏 His project, PhageTRAP, uses a modular platform to capture and release phages to tackle antibiotic resistance and advance biotech. @fwf-at.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu #MicroSky #AMR #ERCPoC
🏅CoE Postdoc Charlotte Neumann from the lab of @chmoei.bsky.social @medunigraz.at received the Austrian Award of Excellence 2025 for her dissertation on the woman-microbiome-child interplay bridging clinical and fundamental microbiome science. Congrats! @fwf-at.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
🏅CoE Postdoc Charlotte Neumann from the lab of @chmoei.bsky.social @medunigraz.at received the Austrian Award of Excellence 2025 for her dissertation on the woman-microbiome-child interplay bridging clinical and fundamental microbiome science. Congrats! @fwf-at.bsky.social
Congrats to CoE Key Researcher @thomasboettcher.bsky.social @univie.ac.at on securing @fwf-at.bsky.social funding for Collaborative Research Centre with @dfg.de. Focus on bacterial effector proteins, infection mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies. cemess.univie.ac.at/news-detail/...
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Congrats to CoE Key Researcher @thomasboettcher.bsky.social @univie.ac.at on securing @fwf-at.bsky.social funding for Collaborative Research Centre with @dfg.de. Focus on bacterial effector proteins, infection mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies. cemess.univie.ac.at/news-detail/...
Does Project 2025 threaten the foundations of research in Europe?
Strong recommendation to watch the full video recording of the UVP Wien discussion on how we can protect academic freedom and independent thought in an increasingly polarized world 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP3...
Strong recommendation to watch the full video recording of the UVP Wien discussion on how we can protect academic freedom and independent thought in an increasingly polarized world 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP3...
🎓 Recently, the University Professors’ Association of the @univie.ac.at (UPV Wien) hosted the event “Science under Pressure – Europe and Austria in the Wake of Project 2025.”
👉 It is now available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP3...
👉 It is now available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP3...
January 12, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Does Project 2025 threaten the foundations of research in Europe?
Strong recommendation to watch the full video recording of the UVP Wien discussion on how we can protect academic freedom and independent thought in an increasingly polarized world 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP3...
Strong recommendation to watch the full video recording of the UVP Wien discussion on how we can protect academic freedom and independent thought in an increasingly polarized world 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP3...
CoE Director of Research, Michael Wagner @michiwagner4.bsky.social @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at and CoE Key Researcher Clarissa Campbell @cemm.oeaw.ac.at discuss the ‘invisible majority’ on @fwf-at.bsky.social Podcast 'Was wir wissen’ (What We Know)!
December 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
CoE Director of Research, Michael Wagner @michiwagner4.bsky.social @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at and CoE Key Researcher Clarissa Campbell @cemm.oeaw.ac.at discuss the ‘invisible majority’ on @fwf-at.bsky.social Podcast 'Was wir wissen’ (What We Know)!
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Top #Citations 2025: 9️⃣🧪
@cdiener.com @gibbological.bsky.social et al ( @isbscience.org @medunigraz.at ) present a new method to estimate dietary intake from human stool by detecting food-derived DNA in faecal metagenomes.
@cdiener.com @gibbological.bsky.social et al ( @isbscience.org @medunigraz.at ) present a new method to estimate dietary intake from human stool by detecting food-derived DNA in faecal metagenomes.
Metagenomic estimation of dietary intake from human stool - Nature Metabolism
Diener et al. present a method that allows the estimation of dietary intake from human stool by detecting food-derived DNA in faecal metagenomes.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Top #Citations 2025: 9️⃣🧪
@cdiener.com @gibbological.bsky.social et al ( @isbscience.org @medunigraz.at ) present a new method to estimate dietary intake from human stool by detecting food-derived DNA in faecal metagenomes.
@cdiener.com @gibbological.bsky.social et al ( @isbscience.org @medunigraz.at ) present a new method to estimate dietary intake from human stool by detecting food-derived DNA in faecal metagenomes.
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study introduces GlobDB globdb.org, a comprehensive database integrating 14 genomic catalogues providing consistent taxonomy for microbial species.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study introduces GlobDB globdb.org, a comprehensive database integrating 14 genomic catalogues providing consistent taxonomy for microbial species.
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Landmark study in @Nature! 🇩🇰 The "Microflora Danica" project has created the first-ever national microbiome atlas. Led by Aalborg University, @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet's Director @michiwagner4.bsky.social, and @daanspeth.bsky.social, Andrew Giguere @cemess.bsky.social analyzed nitrifiers.
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Landmark study in @Nature! 🇩🇰 The "Microflora Danica" project has created the first-ever national microbiome atlas. Led by Aalborg University, @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet's Director @michiwagner4.bsky.social, and @daanspeth.bsky.social, Andrew Giguere @cemess.bsky.social analyzed nitrifiers.
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study from @thomasboettcher.bsky.social lab @univie.ac.at with colleagues from @tumunich.bsky.social introduces High-Level Oxidative Stress (HiLOS) response that enables strong oxidative agents to activate prophages. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
December 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study from @thomasboettcher.bsky.social lab @univie.ac.at with colleagues from @tumunich.bsky.social introduces High-Level Oxidative Stress (HiLOS) response that enables strong oxidative agents to activate prophages. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Thrilled to announce that CoE Key Researcher Michael Zumstein @cemess.bsky.social will lead the new Christian Doppler Laboratory for Biodegradation of Water-Soluble Polymers at @univie.ac.at! This enables vital research into the chemical and microbiological processes of biodegradation.
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thrilled to announce that CoE Key Researcher Michael Zumstein @cemess.bsky.social will lead the new Christian Doppler Laboratory for Biodegradation of Water-Soluble Polymers at @univie.ac.at! This enables vital research into the chemical and microbiological processes of biodegradation.
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New CD Lab at CeMESS! Yesterday, @univie.ac.at inaugurated the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Biological Degradation of Water-Soluble Polymers, led by Michael Zumstein. Together with @bokuvienna.bsky.social & @basf.bsky.social, the lab tackles sustainable polymer management for a greener future.🔬💧
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New CD Lab at CeMESS! Yesterday, @univie.ac.at inaugurated the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Biological Degradation of Water-Soluble Polymers, led by Michael Zumstein. Together with @bokuvienna.bsky.social & @basf.bsky.social, the lab tackles sustainable polymer management for a greener future.🔬💧
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It’s finally here! After months in the making, we’re thrilled to reveal the newly relaunched CeMESS website: cemess.univie.ac.at
Take a look at the new design – we’d love to hear what you think!
Take a look at the new design – we’d love to hear what you think!
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It’s finally here! After months in the making, we’re thrilled to reveal the newly relaunched CeMESS website: cemess.univie.ac.at
Take a look at the new design – we’d love to hear what you think!
Take a look at the new design – we’d love to hear what you think!
🏅 Seven CoE Microplanet Researchers are "Highly Cited Researchers 2025" by @clarivate.com. Congratulations to @michiwagner4.bsky.social, Thomas Rattei, @davidberry1.bsky.social, Wolfgang Wanek, Thilo Hofmann, @andreasrichter.bsky.social, @loutsi.bsky.social. @cemess.bsky.social @fwf-at.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🏅 Seven CoE Microplanet Researchers are "Highly Cited Researchers 2025" by @clarivate.com. Congratulations to @michiwagner4.bsky.social, Thomas Rattei, @davidberry1.bsky.social, Wolfgang Wanek, Thilo Hofmann, @andreasrichter.bsky.social, @loutsi.bsky.social. @cemess.bsky.social @fwf-at.bsky.social
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study from @thomasboettcher.bsky.social lab with first author Konstantin Plöchl @univie.ac.at identified a new class of phage blockers, enabling detailed study of phage's role in IBD, diabetes, and infections. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study from @thomasboettcher.bsky.social lab with first author Konstantin Plöchl @univie.ac.at identified a new class of phage blockers, enabling detailed study of phage's role in IBD, diabetes, and infections. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
CoE Deputy Director of Research Christine Moissl-Eichinger @chmoei.bsky.social @medunigraz.at was on @wildmics.bsky.social Laberfeuer videocast! Tune in for all things microbiomes, healthy eating and fasting, and the science behind "detox". www.twitch.tv/videos/26097...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
CoE Deputy Director of Research Christine Moissl-Eichinger @chmoei.bsky.social @medunigraz.at was on @wildmics.bsky.social Laberfeuer videocast! Tune in for all things microbiomes, healthy eating and fasting, and the science behind "detox". www.twitch.tv/videos/26097...
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@fwf-at.bsky.social
What an inspiring few days! The 2nd CoE Microplanet Annual Meeting at Castle Schlaining hosted 95 scientists to discuss the latest in microbiome research and how these microbial communities can help build a more sustainable future. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
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@fwf-at.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
What an inspiring few days! The 2nd CoE Microplanet Annual Meeting at Castle Schlaining hosted 95 scientists to discuss the latest in microbiome research and how these microbial communities can help build a more sustainable future. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
@fwf-at.bsky.social
@fwf-at.bsky.social
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🏰 Kicking off the 2nd Annual Meeting of our @fwf-at.bsky.social Cluster of Excellence @microbesplanet.bsky.social at beautiful Castle Schlaining! 🌍
Excited to share ideas 🔬, spark collaborations 🤝, and explore how microbiomes shape the health of our planet 🌱
#Microbiome #PlanetaryHealth #MicroSky
Excited to share ideas 🔬, spark collaborations 🤝, and explore how microbiomes shape the health of our planet 🌱
#Microbiome #PlanetaryHealth #MicroSky
October 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🏰 Kicking off the 2nd Annual Meeting of our @fwf-at.bsky.social Cluster of Excellence @microbesplanet.bsky.social at beautiful Castle Schlaining! 🌍
Excited to share ideas 🔬, spark collaborations 🤝, and explore how microbiomes shape the health of our planet 🌱
#Microbiome #PlanetaryHealth #MicroSky
Excited to share ideas 🔬, spark collaborations 🤝, and explore how microbiomes shape the health of our planet 🌱
#Microbiome #PlanetaryHealth #MicroSky
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Proud PI: Austrian microbiome research award for my PhD student Charlotte Neumann! Thanks @microbesplanet.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Proud PI: Austrian microbiome research award for my PhD student Charlotte Neumann! Thanks @microbesplanet.bsky.social
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Congratulations to Cornelia Rottensteiner @cornelia-cr.bsky.social for receiving the Austrian Microbiome Research Award 2025 for the best Master’s Thesis. Very well done!
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October 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations to Cornelia Rottensteiner @cornelia-cr.bsky.social for receiving the Austrian Microbiome Research Award 2025 for the best Master’s Thesis. Very well done!
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Dive into the hidden world of fungi at "Experience the FUN(gi) Lab" – today 16:00–18:00 at the University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB), hosted by the Fungal Ecology Lab @ter-cemess.bsky.social.
Free & open to all – just drop by!
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Free & open to all – just drop by!
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#Pilzfestspiele
Experience the FUN(gi) Lab • Pilzfestspiele 06.–12.10.2025
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October 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Dive into the hidden world of fungi at "Experience the FUN(gi) Lab" – today 16:00–18:00 at the University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB), hosted by the Fungal Ecology Lab @ter-cemess.bsky.social.
Free & open to all – just drop by!
www.pilzfestspiele.at/event/experi...
#Pilzfestspiele
Free & open to all – just drop by!
www.pilzfestspiele.at/event/experi...
#Pilzfestspiele
Free online course “Environmental Emergencies: Navigating Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Environmental Pollution” starts Oct 1. Interdisciplinary course on triple crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution. imoox.at/course/envem, www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Wp...
September 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Free online course “Environmental Emergencies: Navigating Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Environmental Pollution” starts Oct 1. Interdisciplinary course on triple crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution. imoox.at/course/envem, www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Wp...
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study from @davidberry1.bsky.social lab @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at shows how arabinogalactan, a potential plant prebiotic, gets metabolized by B. longum, supporting other beneficial gut microbes. www.oaepublish.com/articles/mrr...
September 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study from @davidberry1.bsky.social lab @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at shows how arabinogalactan, a potential plant prebiotic, gets metabolized by B. longum, supporting other beneficial gut microbes. www.oaepublish.com/articles/mrr...
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study led by @barbarabayer.bsky.social, CoE Researchers @michiwagner4.bsky.social and @kathikitzinger.bsky.social @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at challenges the role of ammonia-oxidizing microbes in deep-ocean carbon fixation. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet study led by @barbarabayer.bsky.social, CoE Researchers @michiwagner4.bsky.social and @kathikitzinger.bsky.social @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at challenges the role of ammonia-oxidizing microbes in deep-ocean carbon fixation. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our CoE Board member Angela Sessitsch is nominated for "Austrian of the Year 2025" by @diepressecom.bsky.social in the ‘Research’ category. As a top researcher at AIT Tulln, she's an expert on plant microbiomes. Show your support and vote here: www.diepresse.com/20065228/aus...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Our CoE Board member Angela Sessitsch is nominated for "Austrian of the Year 2025" by @diepressecom.bsky.social in the ‘Research’ category. As a top researcher at AIT Tulln, she's an expert on plant microbiomes. Show your support and vote here: www.diepresse.com/20065228/aus...
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The 28th European Nitrogen Cycle meeting (ENC28) brought together over 70 participants from 13 countries at @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at! Inspiring CoE Microplanet closing lecture by Jan Willem Erisman. Thanks to all the speakers and participants for making it such a stimulating event.
September 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The 28th European Nitrogen Cycle meeting (ENC28) brought together over 70 participants from 13 countries at @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at! Inspiring CoE Microplanet closing lecture by Jan Willem Erisman. Thanks to all the speakers and participants for making it such a stimulating event.