DOME

Division of Microbial Ecology (DOME)

Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

About DOME

The Division of Microbial Ecology | DOME at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS is a team of microbiologists and molecular biologists. Our mission is to unravel the complexities of microbial life and its profound impact on our health and environment.

Our researchers explore the evolution, ecophysiology, interactions and functions of microbes across a broad range of systems. We apply cutting-edge methods, from 'omics analysis, to single-cell isotope probing, to microbial imaging, to computational community modelling.

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News

New FWF Science Communication Project on food, fiber, and the gut microbiome

29.01.2024 DOME

Embark on a flavorful journey with the BaMiKo project, where cooking meets microbiology! Discover the secrets of a healthy gut through vlogs, crafted…

ERC Starting Grant for Barbara Bayer

05.01.2024 DOME

Congratulations to Barbara Bayer for receiving a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for her METHANIAQ project to investigate the…

New Austrian Science Fund consortium project on gut-brain axis in early life

06.12.2023 DOME

A multi-university consortium coordinated by David Berry and including CeMESS member Isabella Wagner has been funded to support research into the…

ERC Consolidator Grant to investigate seagrass symbionts

23.11.2023 DOME

The European Research Council (ERC) awarded a Consolidator Grant to DOME group leader Jillian Petersen to delve into the biodiversity and ecological…

Gender Diversity Symposium champions inclusivity in science

10.11.2023 CeMESS

How can we promote a culture of openness and inclusivity in the sciences? This was a key question posed at our recent Diversity Symposium, hosted by…

Method facilities showcased at Cluster of Excellence’s first Science Day

31.10.2023 CeMESS

On Monday, 23 October 2023, the Cluster of Excellence “Microbiomes Drive Planetary Health” held its inaugural Science Day. Gathering at Markhof in…

Events

Three amazing ideas about microbial biogeography that will blow your mind

16.05.2019 DOME Lecture Series

Daniel H. Buckley

Latest Publications at DOME

Lücking D , Manzano-Marín A , Willemsen A. Multilayered network analysis reveals the centrality of newly discovered Nucleocytoviricota in wastewater treatment plant communities. The ISME Journal. 2026 Oct 21;wrag267. doi: 10.64898/2026.05.21.726523, 10.1093/ismejo/wrag267

Eigenschink M, Davogg E, Pristner M, Seki FD, Arzmüller M, Kiss H et al. Maturation-Dependent Constraints in the Ability of Human Monocytes to Initiate Trained Immunity. MedComm. 2026 Oct;7(10):e70939. doi: 10.1002/mco2.70939

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Glasl B , Kitzinger K, Luter HM, Legin A, Schuster S, Salas E et al. Branched-chain amino acid assimilation enables mixotrophy of ammonia-oxidizing archaeal sponge symbionts. Science Advances. 2026 Sept 4;12(36):1-15. eaef9450. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aef9450

Crudo F, Partsch V, Eder C, Brites A , Del Favero G , Berry D et al. Hidden threats in the food chain: immunotoxic, antiestrogenic, and microbiota-modulating activities of neglected Alternaria mycotoxins. Toxicology Letters. 2026 Sept;423(Supplement:S Special Issue: SI):112000. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2026.112000

Ren XY, Lin XY, Tanabe TS , Loy A, Hu L, Zhu YG et al. Evolutionary trajectory of microbial sulfur oxidation pathways recapitulates Earth's oxygenation history. Nature Communications. 2026 Jul 20. Epub 2026 Jul 20. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-75310-3

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Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

University of Vienna

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