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Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at @univie.ac.at, pioneering microbiome and environmental research for the benefit of the planet.
PFAS in fish? @greenpeace.de found high #PFAS levels in marine animals from German North and Baltic Sea harbours – some exceeding EU limits.

In #ORF konkret, Thilo Hofmann (EDGE/CeMESS) explains what these “forever chemicals” mean for our environment and health.

🔗 on.orf.at/video/142952...
October 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
An exciting new study from Alexander Loy and team (@loyteam.bsky.social), now in @nature.com!

It describes a previously unknown microbial energy metabolism: Microbial iron oxide respiration coupled to sulfide oxidation (MISO).

Read more: 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...
August 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Looking for a read for the long-weekend? Check out this @profil.at article with Alexander Loy (@loyteam.bsky.social) on the possible link between gut microbes and chronic pain (paywall)🔗 www.profil.at/wissenschaft...
August 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New @wienerzeitung.at interview with Thilo Hofmann (CeMESS|@edge-vienna.bsky.social) on heatwaves in the city now up on Instagram:

🔗 www.instagram.com/p/DMpYRHvpIwH/
August 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Great turnout, lively discussion & lots of storytelling!
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting “From Paper to Story” – a hands-on science communication workshop with climate journalist Verena Mischitz @vmischitz.bsky.social at CeMESS.
Thank you to everyone who joined!

#scicomm #climateresearch
July 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#CeMESS researcher Marie-Therese Fischer is studying the microbiome of fire salamanders – in collaboration with #zoovienna. Mayrs Magazin accompanied her during a field sampling session.

🔗 Watch the feature tonight on #ORF2 at 18:30: tv.orf.at/program/orf2...
May 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#CeMESS professor David Berry (@davidberry1.bsky.social) is featured in the latest @profil.at EXTRA issue, offering insights into microbiome research and its relevance to our health.

🔗 Learn more about his current research: dome.univie.ac.at/berry/
April 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
One week left! The application deadline for the new @univie.ac.at Master’s program Microbiome Science is April 7.
Explore microbial communities and their role in health, ecosystems & the environment – coordinated by @cemess.bsky.social

🔗 Apply now: studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-pr...
April 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Exciting news! #UniversityofVienna launched new Master “Microbiome Science”, coordinated by jillianmpetersen.bsky.social at #CeMESS. The program dives into microbial communities and their significance for the environment, health and ecosystems.

🔗 All details: studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-pr...
March 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This month we’re celebrating the incredible women driving research and innovation at #CeMESS. 👩‍🔬 Meet our researchers and read why they are fascinated by science! 🔗
cemess.univie.ac.at/about-us/wom...

#WomenInScience #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
February 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
📺 TV Alert: This Friday at 6:30 PM on ORF2!
Diclofenac – an environmental threat.🌍💊
How this common painkiller contaminates water, harms fish, and even endangers vultures, explained by CeMESS (EDGE) researcher Thilo Hofmann in Mayrs Magazin.
Tune in live or at #ORFon:
🔗 on.orf.at/video/142604...
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM