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New paper in Nature clarifies controversy around foetal microbiome
25.01.23PublicationScientific claims that babies already harbour living bacteria in the womb are incorrect - this has been proven by international researchers involving CUBE head Thomas Rattei. The study is now published in Nature. A total of 46 experts unanimously refute ...
City of Vienna honours Andreas Richter for scientific achievements
25.01.23NewsAndreas Richter, head of CMESS, receives a 2022 City of Vienna Award for outstanding achievements in science. According to the city's decision, he has ‘made a significant contribution to the excellent reputation of environmental research in Vienna with his innovative ...
New paper in Nature Microbiology explores rumen epithelial microbiome in cows
20.01.23PublicationA new study including CMESS members Martin Polz, Xiaoqian A. Yu, and Anna J. Mueller for the first time identifies dominant as well as active microbial populations on the rumen wall of cows. The findings could help to increase the ...
Dr. Annelieke Overbeeke
12.01.23PeopleAnnelieke Overbeeke successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Bacterial degradation of polysaccharides in the gut mucosal eco-system" on December 6, 2022. The board of examiners included Michiel Kleerebezem (Wageningen University & Research), Timon Adolf (MedUni Innsbruck) and Alex Loy (University ...