Dr. Bettina Glasl
Senior Scientist at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
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Publications Overview
Marine sponges are among the most basal metazoans. Their basal position and their intimate relationship with microorganisms make them evolutionary blueprints to study animal-microbe interactions. Besides their evolutionary importance, sponges are also key components of coral reef ecosystems due to their ability to recycle nutrients. My research aims to gain mechanistic insights into the function of microbial symbionts, their interactions with other holobiont members, and their contribution to animal health.
Ammonia-oxidizing archaea are frequent members of sponge microbiomes and play an important role in nitrogen cycling within the sponge holobiont. Combining field- and aquaria-based experiments with meta’omics, chemical imaging, and advanced fluorescence microscopy, my team and I aim to unravel their adaptations to a symbiotic lifestyle and their functional role in sponge holobionts.
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Team Members
- Marie Rutsch | PhD Student
- Sarah Förster | Master's Student
Publications
Glasl B, Bongaerts P, Elisabeth NH, Hoegh-Guldberg O, Herndl GJ, Frade PR. Microbiome variation in corals with distinct depth distribution ranges across a shallow-mesophotic gradient (15-85 m). Coral Reefs. 2017 Jun;36(2):447-452. doi: 10.1007/s00338-016-1517-x
Astudillo-García C, Bell JJ, Webster NS, Glasl B, Jompa J, Montoya JM et al. Evaluating the core microbiota in complex communities: A systematic investigation. Environmental Microbiology. 2017 Apr 1;19(4):1450-1462. doi: 10.1111/1462-2920.13647
Glasl B, Webster NS, Bourne DG. Microbial indicators as a diagnostic tool for assessing water quality and climate stress in coral reef ecosystems. Marine Biology. 2017 Mar 23;164(4):91. doi: 10.1007/s00227-017-3097-x
Glasl B, Herndl GJ, Frade PR. The microbiome of coral surface mucus has a key role in mediating holobiont health and survival upon disturbance. The ISME Journal: multidisciplinary journal of microbial ecology. 2016 Sept;10(9):2280-2292. doi: 10.1038/ismej.2016.9
Rodrigues Frade P, Schwaninger V, Glasl B, Sintes Elvelin E, Hill RW, Simo R et al. Dimethylsulfoniopropionate in corals and its interrelations with bacterial assemblages in coral surface mucus. Environmental Chemistry. 2015;13(2):252-265. doi: 10.1071/EN15023