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 publication in Science Translational Medicine: Hair eruption initiates and skin microbiota aggravate side effects of targeted cancer therapy

12.12.2019 DOME

Modern, targeted and efficient cancer therapies based on inhibition of the EGF receptor come at the expense of massive acne-like skin inflammations,…

New Academy of Sciences Blog Post by Dagmar Woebken

20.11.2019 DOME

Dagmar Woebken wrote a blog post for the Young Academy of the ÖAW (Austrian Academy of Sciences) in collaboration with the Austrian newspaper, Der…

Michael Wagner recognized as highly cited researcher 2019

19.11.2019 DOME

Like in the last 5 years, Michael was listed among the top-cited scientists internationally. In total 44 scientists from Austria are on this list…

New publication in Nature Microbiology

15.10.2019 DOME

Scientists from the Division of Microbial Ecology, together with the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Germany discovered that deep-sea…

Michael Wagner receives Visiting Professorship at the University of Oxford

05.10.2019 DOME

Michael Wagner has been conferred the prestigious title of Visiting Professor in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, commencing October…

PhD program in Microbial Symbioses: Call 2020 now open!

20.09.2019 DOME

The PhD program Microbial Symbioses offers new positions for dedicated and enthusiastic students interested in microbe-host interactions!

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

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

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

Meier DV, Greve A, de Beer D, Abed RMM, Woebken D. Sulfide-oxidizing potential and hypersalinity tolerance strategies in salt-crust covered coastal microbial mats. ISME Journal. 2026 Jun 26;20(1):1-17. wrag166. doi: 10.1093/ismejo/wrag166

Kralova S, Spacek P, Gafriller J, Bezdicek M, Medvedcova V, Séneca J et al. Kineochelins-A New Group of Siderophores From an Antarctic Bacterium. Microbial Biotechnology. 2026 Jun;19(6):1-24. e70386. doi: 10.1111/1751-7915.70386

Abergel C, Abrahão JS, Coulibaly F, Fischer M, Jeudy S, Knorr RL et al. Infection cycles of viruses of the phylum Nucleocytoviricota. Nature Reviews. Microbiology. 2026 May 29. Epub 2026 May 29. doi: 10.1038/s41579-026-01319-6