The beneficial role of bacteria that live in the skin

This study provides new insights into the protective role of skin commensals and demonstrates that skin health relies on the interaction of commensals and immune cells.
The study was led by investigators in the laboratories of Yasmine Belkaid, Ph.D., at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with Julie Segre, Ph.D., at the National Human Genome Research Institute, and Giorgio Trinchieri, M.D., and Kong at the National Cancer Institute.
Understanding the Good Bacteria in Our Skin:
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Source: NCI Benchmarks - October 19, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mike Miller Tags: Scientist Spotlight infection Microbiome skin Source Type: news