Mission

We focus on the role of microbes that are driving the Earth's biogeochemical cycles. Here microbes are also involved in mediating mineral precipitation and dissolution, and sorbing organic matter. Our research encompasses biodiversity, microbial interactions, climate change mitigation, mining, and the deep biosphere.

Our Research Fields

Graphical Abstract - Tracking Microbial Interactions
Tracking Microbial Interactions
Find out how we track elemental fluxes quantitatively and explore the impact of the ultra-small Candidate Phyla Radiation in microbial communities.

Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1076 AquaDiva

Explore our Activities in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1076 AquaDiva

CRC 1076 AquaDiva

Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse"

Explore our Activities in the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse"

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