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We are a cyanobacterial evolution research lab, part of the Department of Botany, Palacký University Olomouc. In our lab, we seek drivers of the species emergence in microbes focusing on cyanobacteria and algae. We explore global biogeographical patterns, population diversity, divergence, selection, adaptation, and gene flow. We apply a multifaceted approach, which includes population genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and phenomics. Furthermore, we survey cyanobacteria soils around the globe, which brings new insights into the taxonomy and diversity of cyanobacteria. Population-level sampling is helping us to develop the application of population genomics to taxonomy of cyanobacteria.
Recent news
Recent news
Exploring the speciation continuum in soil cyanobacteria
Exploring the speciation continuum in soil cyanobacteria
January 13, 2025
Our recent work investigates the speciation continuum in filamentous soil cyanobacteria, Microcoleus. By analyzing hundreds of genomes, we uncovered how lineages diverge gradually under the influence of geography, environment, and barriers to gene flow. This research provides more insights onto microbial evolution and the ecological processes shaping these primary producers. Read more about our research here.
New paper alert!
New paper alert!
November 15, 2025
Cyanobacteria hide much more diversity than we can observe under the microscope. Many species may look identical but are genetically distinct, and traditional classifications often fail to capture this complexity. In our new study, we propose practical guidelines for sampling, sequencing, and formally describing cyanobacterial taxa, providing a clear framework for uncovering and naming these ecologically important microorganisms. Check out the full paper here.
Our colleague Svatopluk Skoupý won Bohuslav Fott prize 2025!
Our colleague Svatopluk Skoupý won Bohuslav Fott prize 2025!
September 20, 2025
Our research group recently attended the 66th conference of the Czech Phycological Society in České Budějovice, where we had the opportunity to share our work and connect with colleagues from across the field. We are especially proud to announce that our colleague Svatopluk Skoupý received the prestigious Bohuslav Fott Prize, awarded for outstanding contributions to phycological research.
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