Microbial Diversity

Our main scientific interest is not -as the group's designation may suggest- microbial ecology, but the diversity of microbial metabolism.

Anaerobic Microbiology in applications

Many anaerobic processes are key to our diet (e.g. fermentation), our health (e.g. digestive tract), our environment (e.g. wastewater treatment), and a sustainable supply of energy (e.g. biogas production).

Anaerobic Microbiology in research

Compared to "classic" microbial model systems, research on obligate anaerobes is more demanding, both in terms of equipment and routine methodology.

Anaerobic Microbiology in Teaching

Considering that most microbial processes occur under exclusion of oxygen, this aspect is usually underrepresented in the curriculum, particularly in lab training.

Metabolic Diversity

The biogenic formation of methane, methanogenesis, is exlusively carried out by members of the domain Archaea. Since methanogenic archaea vary considerably in their energy substrates used, methanogenic pathways employed, and mechanisms of energetic coupling, this metabolic diversity is a fascinating field of research.
More about methanogenesis

Microbial Diversity

Anaerobic Microbiology

Anaerobic Microbiolo­gy in applica­tions

Anaerobic Microbiolo­gy in research

Anaerobic Microbiolo­gy in Teaching

Metabolic Diversity

Anaerobic Microbiology in applications

Anaerobic Microbiology in research

Anaerobic Microbiology in Teaching