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 ...

Our skin provides a vibrant habitat for bacteria, fungi and viruses (Credit: Getty Images) Billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live on the surface of our bodies. We are only just beginning to ...

From babyhood to adulthood, the bacteria and fungi on your skin help train your immune system—but when that balance tips, chronic inflammation can follow. This new review reveals how and why.

Human skin is home to millions of microbes. One of these microbes, Staphylococcus aureus, is an opportunistic pathogen that can invade patches of skin affected by eczema, also known as atopic ...

End of carousel Like the gut, the skin is home to millions of bacteria, viruses and fungi — tiny organisms called microbes that help our bodies function properly. “We think that skin microbes ...

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

Discover how UVB exposure and topical application of cis-urocanic acid led to changes in the skin’s microbial composition.

This intricate community, consisting of bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms, exhibits unique variations among individuals based on factors like age, biological sex, and BMI. Within skin ...

Depending on body size and thus the surface area of skin, a person could have more than 8 billion individual microbes living on their skin, according to a 2015 peer-reviewed study and the U.S ...

It helps us maintain our body temperature, and it hosts a community of microorganisms that can affect our health. Skin microbes can harm our skin by causing oiliness and acne, but they also help ...