Challenges in exploring and manipulating the human skin microbiome
Abstract The skin is the exterior interface of the human body with the environment. Despite its harsh physical landscape, the skin is colonized by diverse commensal microbes. In this review, we discuss recent insights into skin microbial populations, including their composition and role in health an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Microbiome |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01062-5 |