Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Blohs, M.
The role of Archaea in the human microbiome - A journey towards “breathless” microbes that accompany us
PhD-Studium (Doctor of Philosophy); Humanmedizin; [ Dissertation ] Medizinische Universität Graz; 2025. pp.
- Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz:
- Betreuer*innen:
- Hoegenauer Christoph
- Mahnert Alexander
- Moissl-Eichinger Christine
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- Abstract:
- Every person is habitat to a highly individual community of up to 600 different microbial species: the human microbiome. While the impact of the microbiome on human health and disease is indisputable, mainly the impact of bacteria is discussed in the scientific literature. Archaea are often excluded from microbiome discussions due to technical limitations in detection, underrepresentation in public databases, and a lack of characterized pathogenicity. This thesis investigates the role and resilience of anaerobic microorganisms—particularly archaea—in two distinct contexts: their survival in the built environment (BE) and their potential contribution to the microbial etiology of acute appendicitis (AA).