Our Research Areas

Geomicrobiology more about geomicrobiology

Geomicrobiology studies the role of microorganisms in geologic processes. Our particular scientific interest focuses on the identification of microorganisms in geobiological systems and their synergisms with abiotic matter. more
Signatures

Biosignatures more about geomicrobiology

We use molecular indicators (lipid biomarkers) for the reconstruction of biogeochemical processes and the phylogeny of organisms in modern and ancient ecosystems. more
Reef

Paleodiversity/Biodiversity more about geomicrobiology

Our research on present day biodiversity and its alterations over long (geological) and/or short (ecological) timescales allows inferences about how biodiversity evolved through time and how it will develop in the future. more
Biomineralisation

Biomineralisation more about geomicrobiology

Biologically-controlled mineral formation (biomineralisation) and its mediation by non-living organic substances (organomineralisation) is a long-standing focus of research of the Dept. of Geobiology in Göttingen. more
Continental and marin geobiology ecosystems

Continental & marine geobiology ecosystems more about geomicrobiology

Lacustrine systems

Recent and fossil lake sediments and their organisms form an important source of information required for the reconstruction of climate history, oceanic and atmospheric evolution.

Reefs

Reefs in the geobiological sense are communities of CaCO3-forming benthic organisms including corals, sponges, bivalves, algae and/or microbes which are forming a wave‑ and current-resistant framework.

Cold Seeps

Cold Seeps are small scale subaquatic locations from where e.g. hydrocarbon- and hydrogen sulphur cold fluids seep.

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