Scientists have long recognized human skin as a vibrant ecosystem that's home to millions of microorganisms. Our skin ...

The bacteria that live on your skin could be playing a role in protecting you from the sun's harmful UV rays, scientists have ...

This microbial metabolism then limits the ability of cis-urocanic acid to inhibit immune responses, which means that skin bacteria fine-tune our skin's response to UV radiation. The researchers ...

U. of Oregon team uncovered a molecule produced by yeast on the skin that has potent antimicrobial properties against a ...

Skin bacteria may protect against UV damage by metabolizing a sun-induced molecule, influencing immune responses.

Your smartphone may harm your skin more than you think. Dirt, bacteria, and blue light from screens can cause dullness, acne, ...

The composition of bacterial populations living on our faces plays a significant role in the development of acne and other ...