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

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!

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!

Congratulations to Alisha and Martin on the publication!

Congratulations to Ekaterine and Martin from our group 🎉

🎉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!🪨🧫🌿

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

THREE QUESTIONS FOR ... Dr Johannes Zimmermann YouTube video by Universität Jena

🎥 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...

🌟 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

Logo of CRC AquaDiva and text "AquaDiva says Goodbye!"

🎓 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! 💙

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

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

Jobs - Balance of the Microverse

🔬 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

Bottlenose dolphins are often spotted around Sapelo Island, where they use the estuarine waters as both habitat and feeding grounds 🐬🌊

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!