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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.

How Gut Bacteria and Acute Stress Are Linked

16.04.2026 DOME

Possible avenue for new strategies related to acute stress responses and stress-related conditions.

New paper: Degradation of a green-fodder-derived sulfosugar by cow rumen bacteria

04.04.2026 DOME

Rumen microbiota are essential for cattle husbandry, providing energy and protein through fermentation. However, this symbiotic process also produces…

Matthias Horn elected Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology (EAM)

24.03.2026 DOME

DOME | CeMESS professor Matthias Horn has been elected a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology. Election to the EAM Fellowship recognises…

22nd ChlamydienWorkshop at the University of Vienna

06.03.2026 DOME

Around 70 researchers from different institutions in ten countries gathered in Vienna for the 22nd ChlamydienWorkshop. The meeting was organized by…

Ancient symbiosis between plants and fungi: Important insights for sustainable agriculture

27.02.2026 TER

Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi – an important symbiosis for absorbing essential nutrients. In their new…

CeMESS welcomes new Scientific Advisory Board

26.02.2026 CeMESS

The new CeMESS Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) paid its inaugural visit to the Centre. An All Hands Meeting introduced CeMESS, and over two days…

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded to Yujia Luo

23.02.2026 CeMESS

Congratulations to Yujia Luo, who received a highly competitive Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for her project “Tracing microbial…

Mobility Grant for Pegah Kalatehjari

18.02.2026 DOME

DOME postdoctoral researcher Pegah Kalatehjari has been awarded a mobility fellowship from the University of Vienna. She will spend an eight-week stay…

Bettina Glasl and Sarah Förster receive Haus-des-Meeres Awards

29.01.2026 DOME

We are delighted to congratulate Bettina Glasl and Sarah Förster on their recognition at the Haus-des-Meeres Science Day 2026.