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Cluster of Excellence 'MicroPlanet' @microbesplanet.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Universität Wien / University of Vienna @univie.ac.at · 15d

@andreasrichter.bsky.social, Anne Peter, @cornelia-cr.bsky.social und Dennis Metze sammelten Bodenproben in Kanada, Maria Teixeira Pinto berichte von @gerhardherndl.bsky.socials Schiffsexpedition NEREIDES über den Atlantik.

#Science #Research #ScienceCommunication

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 20d

Ever wondered what soil research looks like in Canada’s North? 🌱 Researchers from @ter-cemess.bsky.social share their fieldwork experiences in an article for @univie.ac.at's magazine #Rudolphina.

Curious? Find out more: 🔗 rudolphina.univie.ac.at/en/climate-r...

Climate research in Canada

Why do field research in Canada? What drives researchers like us to dig in forests and peat bogs in all kinds of weather, armed with bear spray and mosquito repellent? Why do we put up with dirty fing...

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Terrestrial Ecosystem Reserach Group @ter-cemess.bsky.social · 20d

See what researchers at TER are doing when they are in the field!

rudolphina.univie.ac.at/en/climate-r...

@cemess.bsky.social, @univie.ac.at

@cornelia-cr.bsky.social, Anne Peter, Dennis Metze, @andreasrichter.bsky.social

Climate research in Canada

Why do field research in Canada? What drives researchers like us to dig in forests and peat bogs in all kinds of weather, armed with bear spray and mosquito repellent? Why do we put up with dirty fing...

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Anne Daebeler @anne-daebeler.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 🦠 A new methanotroph from Czech peat! Through an effort led by PhD student in my group Justus Nweze we isolated and describe a new CH4-muncher. Potential for a flexible (annaerobic) metabolisms and cool pH adaptations.

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#microbesky #microbiomesky

Genomic and physiological characterization of 'Candidatus Methylocystis sumavensis', a novel acid-tolerant methanotroph from peatland

Methanotrophic bacteria in peatlands mitigate emissions of methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas. Yet, the identity, physiology, and adaptive traits of methanotrophs inhabiting acidic peatlands are s...

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fantastic news: Megan Sørensen has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for her project TRANSITIONS! In her upcoming research at #CeMESS she will explore how endosymbiosis evolves, from protist partnership to organelle.

Read more: 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...

#ERCStG @erc.europa.eu

Megan Sørensen receives ERC Starting Grant

Microbiologist Megan Sørensen has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant, securing significant funding for her upcoming research on the evolution of endosymbiosis at CeMESS. It is one of three ERC Startin...

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Cluster of Excellence 'MicroPlanet' @microbesplanet.bsky.social · Sep 1

New @fwf-at.bsky.social CoE Microplanet Publication @nature.com! A study from the lab of CoE Researcher Alexander Loy @loyteam.bsky.social @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at uncovers bacteria that “breathe” rocks using toxic sulfide in oxygen-free environments. Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Alex Loy @loyteam.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 New paper in @nature.com

Microbes rock 🎸🤘 with sulfide and iron minerals

I am very excited to share our recent study, which describes a previously unknown microbial energy metabolism ⚡⚡⚡🦠🧫⚡⚡⚡

🆕 Microbial iron oxide respiration coupled to sulfide oxidation - MISO

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Microbial iron oxide respiration coupled to sulfide oxidation - Nature

Genomic and biochemical analyses of prokaryotic sulfur metabolism identify diverse microorganisms with the capacity to oxidize sulfide using iron(iii).

www.nature.com

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Jul 8

Exciting new research! Matthias Horn & Lukas Helmlinger from #CeMESS uncover how chlamydiae thrive in social amoebae by skipping their extracellular stage.

Read their groundbreaking study in Current Biology (@currentbiology.bsky.social):

🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...

New Paper: Chlamydiae give up extracellular stage to thrive in social amoebae

Many intracellular bacteria rely on an extracellular stage to move between hosts – but what happens when that’s no longer needed? A new study, now published in Current Biology, reveals a striking exam...

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Elsa Abs @elsa-abs.bsky.social · Jul 16

Wondering where to submit your abstract for #AGU25 @agu.org?

Check out our session co-organized with @kristenobacter.bsky.social (UMass), Ulas Karaoz and Nicola Falco (Berkeley Lab).

In-person invited speakers: @andreasrichter.bsky.social (U of Vienna) & Amilcare Porporato (Princeton) 🤩

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Jul 9

CeMESS is hiring!

Join us at the Division of Environmental Geosciences (@edge-vienna.bsky.social) as Full Professor of ENVIRONMENTAL BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OF METALS. Collaborate across a leading institution in microbiome science and environmental research.

🔗 Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/47bev45k

We are hiring: Full Professor of Environmental Biogeochemistry of Metals

Human activities are driving rapid environmental change on a global scale, with pollutants playing a critical role in pushing planetary systems beyond safe limits. These changes have profound conseque...

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Jul 2

We’re thrilled to announce that Megan Sørensen has been awarded an FWF-ASTRA for her upcoming research at #CeMESS on microbial partnerships and evolution!

Read more about the grant and project 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...

Congratulations to Megan Sørensen on receiving an FWF-ASTRA Award!

We’re thrilled to announce that Megan Sørensen has been awarded a prestigious FWF-ASTRA grant to investigate at CeMESS how microbial partnerships have shaped evolution.

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Andreas Richter @andreasrichter.bsky.social · Jul 7

Soils rock, obviously. And microbes too!

Professorship opening @ter-cemess.bsky.social. Fantastic team and world-class research environment!
Join us at @cemess.bsky.social, @univie.ac.at

cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Jul 7

CeMESS is hiring!

Join us at the Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research (@ter-cemess.bsky.social) as Full Professor of SOIL ECOSYSTEMS AND GLOBAL CHANGE. Collaborate across a leading institution in microbiome science and environmental research.

🔗 Learn more: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...

We are hiring: Full Professor of Soil Ecosystems and Global Change

Soil ecosystems form the foundation of planetary health and play a critical role in climate feedback mechanisms. However, they are also vulnerable to the impacts of global change.

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Sara Marañón Jiménez @saramaranonjimenez.bsky.social · Jun 24

10/ A joined effort of @creaf.cat @ter-cemess.bsky.social with @jpreixach.bsky.social @andreasrichter.bsky.social and other excellent researchers

👉 dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb....

#Science #Soils #Ecosystems #Nitrogen #Carbon

Warming Weakens Soil Nitrogen Stabilization Pathways Driving Proportional Carbon Losses in Subarctic Ecosystems

Schematic representation of the main effects of soil warming on nitrogen (N) retention in ecosystem pools. During the snowmelt period (lower panel), warming reduces soil microbial biomass and fine ro...

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Cluster of Excellence 'MicroPlanet' @microbesplanet.bsky.social · Jun 18

Exciting news #2! CoE Key Researcher Dagmar Woebken (@cemess.bsky.social, @univie.ac.at) receives an ERC Advanced Grant to explore how desert microbes thrive on non-rainwater (dew, water vapor).
#Microsky #ERCAdG @erc.europa.eu @fwf-at.bsky.social

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Apr 14

#CeMESS professor David Berry (@davidberry1.bsky.social) is featured in the latest @profil.at EXTRA issue, offering insights into microbiome research and its relevance to our health.

🔗 Learn more about his current research: dome.univie.ac.at/berry/

Open pages of profil EXTRA Magazin from 12.4.2025 with the article on David Berry's research

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Universität Wien / University of Vienna @univie.ac.at · Apr 1

#univie richtet neues Center for Advanced Studies ein. 🆕
Sprecher des Leitungsgremiums ist der Molekularbiologe @michiwagner4.bsky.social. Das Center spielt eine wichtige strategische Rolle, um internationale Reputation und Sichtbarkeit weiter zu stärken und globale Kooperationen auszubauen.

Universität Wien richtet neues Center for Advanced Studies ein

Im Mai folgt die erste Ausschreibung von insgesamt 20 Fellowships

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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Apr 4

The University of Vienna established a new Center for Advanced Studies! #CeMESS molecular biologist @michiwagner4.bsky.social will serve as the speaker of the leadership committee.

🔗 More info: medienportal.univie.ac.at/en/media/rec...

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Andreas Richter @andreasrichter.bsky.social · Apr 2

Für die Forschung sind die Zeiten vielerorts schwieriger geworden. In #Wien wurden die Bedingungen stetig besser. Ich bin überzeugt, dass dieser Trend anhält, die Unterstützung dafür stark bleibt und werde meinen Teil dazu beitragen. Ich lebe und forsche gerne in Wien!

#IchForscheGernInWien

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Universität Wien / University of Vienna @univie.ac.at · Mar 5

We’re standing up for science ! 🤝
On March 7 at 1 pm, the #MarchforScience will start in front of the University of Vienna - an initiative of scientists raising their voices worldwide for free science.
The University of Vienna shares this important cause.‼️🏛️ #standupforscience2025 #scienceforall

Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Feb 21

TWO WEEKS UNTIL #STANDUPFORSCIENCE2025! 📣☀️🌎

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Mark A. Anthony @anthomycota.bsky.social · Jan 24

How does variation in ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity affect tree growth? What are the knowledge gaps to more fully answering this question?

See my review out today in Fungal Ecology: doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...

A red Amanita fruiting with leaf litter around

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Michael Wagner @michiwagner4.bsky.social · Mar 2

Congratulations @jillianmpetersen.bsky.social. Great to have you at @cemess.bsky.social as a wonderful and inspiring colleague!

dome.univie.ac.at/news-events/...

Jillian Petersen appointed Full Professor at CeMESS

We are delighted to announce that Jillian Petersen has been appointed Full Professor (§ 99/4) at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS). This appointment marks an excit...

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Tina Kaiser @christinakaiser.bsky.social · Feb 27

Happy to announce our new paper: Soil microbes prefer organic acids over sugars in simulated root exudation (doi.org/10.1016/j.so...). 1/6

Redirecting

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Andreas Richter @andreasrichter.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thank you very much, Mathilde! Looking forward to another great #ForHot meeting.

Mathilde Borg Dahl @mathildebio.bsky.social · Feb 23

On my way to my favourite scientific meetings - the anual 'Forhot' consortium meeting. This year in Vienna, hosted by the excellent @andreasrichter.bsky.social Looking much forward! 😃

Driving trough the rural areas of Northern Germany on a grey February Sunday morning. In 12h I should be arriving in wonderful Vienna. My backpack is packed with coffee and latest scientific literature 😊👍

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PLOS Biology @plosbiology.org · Feb 19

In 2025, we continue to advocate for policy based on scientific evidence. This 2020 Editorial, “We need leaders that believe in scientific evidence”, resonates today as loudly as ever: plos.io/34lyl59. PLOS Biology also continues to push for DEI and a diverse scientific community:
plos.io/3rzxczU 🧪

We need leaders that believe in scientific evidence

In a world beset by attempts to undermine scientific evidence and evidence-based policy, we emphasize their important role in helping humanity rise to the challenges of our time.

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