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The yeast Malassezia helps protect the skin from bacterial infections, but only up to a certain point. Scientists at the ...

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The FDA has recalled two kinds of tattoo ink that may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause adverse health issues.

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

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