Eight “Highly Cited Researchers” at CeMESS
CeMESS
CeMESS is proud to announce that eight of its researchers across all its four divisions have been named on the 2025 Clarivate list of the world's most…
News at CeMESS
Catch up on the latest news and developments from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science. From research discoveries to upcoming events, awards, and collaborations, explore how our community is advancing science and making an impact.
Image created at DOME featured on the cover of STAR Protocols
DOME
Ticks are home to a diverse mix of microbial communities – some harmless or even beneficial, others pathogenic. A striking microscopy image by Adnan…
Who fixes carbon in the dark ocean?
DOME
A new study led by Barbara Bayer (CeMESS, University of Vienna) discovered that ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms contribute much less to carbon…
28th European Nitrogen Cycle Meeting held at CeMESS
DOME
The 28th edition of the annual European Nitrogen Cycle Meeting (ENC28) brought together more than 70 participants from institutions in 13 countries at…
Megan Sørensen receives ERC Starting Grant
DOME
Microbiologist Megan Sørensen has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant, securing significant funding for her upcoming research on the evolution of…
European Nitrogen Cycle Meeting 2025: Registration open
DOME
We are pleased to announce that the 28th European Nitrogen Cycle Meeting (ENC28) will take place at CeMESS from September 8-11, 2025. The meeting is…
Bacteria that “breathe” rocks and sulfur
DOME
An international team of scientists led by microbiologists Marc Mussmann and Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna has discovered a new…
From Road to Table: Car Tire Chemicals make their way into our food
EDGE
New research shows that compounds from everyday tire wear can travel through soil into crops, though levels remain low.
We are hiring: Full Professor of Soil Ecosystems and Global Change
TER
Soil ecosystems form the foundation of planetary health and play a critical role in climate feedback mechanisms. However, they are also vulnerable to…