We’re proud to congratulate our group leader Kirsten Küsel!

Universität Jena@uni-jena.de · 4mo ago

On Friday, 10 April, 4 researchers from #UniJena were elected to @saw-leipzig-1846.bsky.social: art historian Prof. Dr Johannes Grave, Indo-Europeanist Prof. Dr Martin Joachim Kümmel, geomicrobiologist Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel and chemist Prof. Dr Birgit Weber. 💐 ➡️ www.uni-jena.de/en/400158/vie…

Had a wonderful time in Tübingen yesterday! 🌿 Our group leader Kirsten Küsel gave a talk on “Balance of the Groundwater Microbiome” at the @cmfi.bsky.social colloquium. Thanks so much for the inspiring discussions and great exchange!

Cluster of Excellence CMFI@cmfi.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Great Microbiology Colloquium at CMFI today! Kirsten Küsel (@kuesellab.bsky.social @microverse.bsky.social) shared insights on the groundwater microbiome, plus Kyle Mason-Jones (@unituebingen.bsky.social) on soil bacteriophages. Thanks to all for great talks and discussions!

Another exciting publication from our group this week! First comprehensive insights into viruses in groundwater microbiomes and their role in biogeochemical cycles. Congrats to @adjiep.bsky.social and the team!

Universität Jena@uni-jena.de · 6mo ago

Until now, the role of viruses in the groundwater ecosystem was largely unknown, but an international research team including scientists from our @microverse.bsky.social has now provided the first comprehensive analysis of viral diversity and function. ➡️ www.uni-jena.de/en/387310/in...

Congratulations to Alisha and Martin on the publication!

Balance of the Microverse@microverse.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Rocks beneath us are teeming with life! 🪨 Microbes attached to rock are 1,000x more abundant than in water & vital for carbon storage. A true hidden majority. 🌍 👇 www.microverse-cluster.de/en/news/the-... 🤝@uni-jena.de & @kuesellab.bsky.social

Congratulations to Ekaterine and Martin from our group 🎉

Universität Jena@uni-jena.de · 9mo ago

Researchers at @microverse.bsky.social Cluster of Excellence of #UniJena have successfully enriched a wide range of difficult-to-cultivate groundwater bacteria from the Candidate Phyla Radiation (CPR) group in the laboratory for the first time. ➡️ www.uni-jena.de/en/370821/pr...

🎉Congrats to Beatrix on successfully defending her PhD! Her work, “Ancient carbon in sedimentary rocks drives modern groundwater microbiomes,” reveals deep links between geology and microbial life. We’re proud of your achievement and can’t wait to see where your scientific journey takes you next!🪨🧫🌿

Read the full article on our website: www.microverse-cluster.de/en/news/micr...

Microbes, Mentorship, and ISME: Dr. Akbar Adjie Pratama on …

Viruses are often seen as agents of disease, but for Dr. Akbar Adjie Pratama, they are also key players in shaping…

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Building inclusive microbial communities 🌍 @adjiep.bsky.social (@kuesellab.bsky.social, @uni-jena.de & Sullivan Lab) shares how mentorship & representation can shape a more inclusive future in microbial sciences. 🎤 Meet him at the #ISME Early Career Researchers event on 21 Oct: lnkd.in/dXeyvnZK

🎥 Meet Dr. Johannes Zimmermann, Junior Group Leader at our Cluster. His team explores microbial metabolic interactions and life history traits. Discover how innovative models help decode microbial functions in our latest video. #MicroverseVoices #MicrobiomeResearch www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LQv...

THREE QUESTIONS FOR ... Dr Johannes Zimmermann

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🌟 Celebrating community at the Microverse Get-Together! Big thanks to Kirsten Küsel (@kuesellab.bsky.social) & @mlakemeyer.bsky.social for inspiring us. Proud of our amazing team spirit! Looking forward to more great moments together 🚀 #MicroverseCommunity #ThankYou

@gilbertjacka.bsky.social does a karaoke version of Microbe Microbe with @lhug.bsky.social and @kuesellab.bsky.social and the 2025 AEM GRC group meet the challenge?

“What is feeding surface life?” 🌍 and “Are the microbes all alive?” 🦠 — Kirsten Küsel (@kuesellab.bsky.social & @uni-jena.de) sparked deep curiosity at the #MicrobialDiversity Symposium at @mblscience.bsky.social. A powerful talk on unseen life in groundwater & its global impact. #MBL2025

🎓 After 12 years of collaboration, CRC AquaDiva concluded on June 30, 2025. What began as an ambitious vision grew into a vibrant community of researchers, partners, and supporters across disciplines and borders - Thank you everyone! #ResearchLegacy #CriticalZoneResearch 🔗 www.aquadiva.uni-jena.de

Two of our researchers are in Helsinki this week for the Ecology of Soil Microorganisms conference — presenting their work and connecting with the global soil microbiology community. Have a great time and thank you @esmmicrobes.bsky.social‬! 🌱🦠✨ #SoilEcology #MicrobialEcology

It was a wonderful day. Thank you AquaDiva! 💙

CRC AquaDiva@crc-aquadiva.bsky.social · last yr.

After 12 years, the final symposium of the CRC AquaDiva took place this Wednesday in Dornburg. Thanks to everyone who made the day special – for the organization, the contributions, and the scientific exchange. We ended on a high note with an amazing party to celebrate these incredible years! 🎉

We’re absolutely thrilled as well – heartfelt congratulations! 💙 What a fantastic achievement, driven by passion, collaboration, and vision!

Balance of the Microverse@microverse.bsky.social · last yr.

What an evening! ✨ Yesterday’s announcement brought cheers, hugs & happy tears. Cluster members, Uni leadership & friends celebrated together – united by passion and purpose. Thank you for this unforgettable moment! 💙 #Microverse #ExcellenceStrategy #TeamScience

Congrats to Prof. Dr. Kirsten Küsel on being elected to the @leopoldina.org ! A strong voice in microbial ecology and driving force behind the Microverse Cluster—honored for her interdisciplinary research for the benefit of man and nature. 👏🔬 @kuesellab.bsky.social

Universität Jena@uni-jena.de · last yr.

Our microbiologist Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel has been elected as member of @leopoldina.org. 💐 The speaker of the Cluster of Excellence @microverse.bsky.social and @crc-aquadiva.bsky.social at #UniJena studies microbial communities in soil, water and deep underground. ➡️ www.uni-jena.de/en/310794/pr...

🔬 We're hiring! Join the Aquatic Geomicrobiology group as a Postdoc to study vampiristic CPR bacteria and their host interactions using -omics and cryo-TEM. Uncover secrets of microbial parasitism! 📍Jena | 🗓️ Apply by May 22, 2025 🔗 www.microverse-cluster.de/en/career/jo... @kuesellab.bsky.social

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Our group leader is currently on a research sabbatical and recently visited the Kostka Lab in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they went on a sampling trip to Sapelo Island — a unique coastal site and long-term hub for ecological field research 🧪🌊🌿

💙 Thrilled to join Bluesky! 🌟 Follow us for the latest news, updates, research highlights, publications, events, and more. Looking forward to connecting!