skin microbiota

The Top Three Considerations for Successful Skin Microbiome Profiling

Bio-Me launching an extensive qPCR solution for skin microbiome analysis.

Sequential and Johnson & Johnson enter partnership to develop new genomic-based skin test

Oliver Worsley: ‘The collaboration will give us the opportunity to further understand how molecular changes on the skin may translate to skin and human health’.

Beiersdorf acquires S-Biomedic and strengthens expertise in the field of acne treatment

Strategic investment in dynamic research field of skin microbiome to drive future of skin care.

Impact of Urbanization on Skin Microbiome

Chris Callewaert (Research Foundation Flanders - FWO) discussed the research he conducted on the effect of pollutants on skin microbiome and micobiome.

Skin Microbiome: How We Developed a New Probiotic to Treat Acne

Sarah Lebeer (Research professor, University of Antwerp) described how she and her colleagues developed a new probiotic topic formulation to treat Acne.

Some viruses alter the skin microbiota of their host to attract mosquitoes

The findings of a recent study suggest that dengue and Zika viruses are able to change their host’s odor by altering the skin microbiota.

Specific gut bacteria may improve immunotherapy for melanoma

The findings could help to develop microbiota-based strategies to advance immunothery treatments for melanoma.

Lactobacilli may help to treat acne

Researchers have found that Lactobacilli could be used to treat common acne lesions, reducing the need for topical antibiotics.

Different acne bacteria live on our skin — but not within the same pore

In order to manipulate the human microbiotas to help treat disease, scientists have to gather information about the identities of microbes and their location and arrangement in different body sites.

Antibiotics may fuel resistance in skin microbes

Antibiotics can alter the skin microbiota and lead to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. A new study published in Science Translational Medicine.

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