Saturday 28 July 2012

Skin Bacteria Protect Body from Infection



Bacteria living in the skin tissue may be beneficial for humans after a new study found that they provide protection to the body from infection. Although immune cells in the skin protect against harmful organisms, until now, it has not been known if the millions of naturally occurring commensal bacteria in the skin-collectively known as the skin microbiota-also have a beneficial role. Using mouse models, the NIH team observed that commensals contribute to protective ...





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