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The skin microbiome and its relationship with the human body explained

Michael Eisenstein

Nature, 2020, vol. 588, issue 7838, S210-S211

Abstract: The gut is not the only part of the human body that hosts an important microbiome. The surface of the skin is home to a sprawling and complex microbial ecosystem, which interacts with the immune system and influences dermatological health.

Keywords: Microbiome; Microbiology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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