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The Skin Microbiome Review

Feb 4
The Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Microbiome Holds the Key to Mental Health
Introduction: The gut-brain axis The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication network between the digestive system and the brain,...

Jan 7
The Dark Side of Sunlight: How it Impacts Your Microbiome
Introduction The human skin is constantly exposed to various environmental factors, with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) being a major...

Sep 3, 2024
Nanoparticles: Small Carriers, Big Impact
Introduction: What are nanoparticles? Nanoparticles (NPs) are particles with sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers and can be...

Jun 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence: Decoding the Microbiome or Complicating It?
The skin microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living on our skin, plays a crucial role...

May 13, 2024
Microbial Inheritance: Could Mother-to-Child Microbiome Transmission Be the Key to Managing Atopic Dermatitis?
This article will aim to highlight current research on the topic, whilst focusing on Atopic Dermatitis as seen within newborns and infants.

Feb 20, 2024
Paper-Based Bacterial Biosensors, the Future of Point-of-Care Devices?
Biosensors are described as analytical devices used to detect biomarkers, or analytes, which can be anything from toxic chemicals...

Feb 20, 2024
Bacteriophages of the Skin: How to Harness Their Potential
In this post we will be summarising multiple different articles looking at the biology of bacteriophages and their potential applications...

Feb 19, 2024
Malassezia: Commensal, Pathogen, or Protector?
The skin surface micro-environment is colonised by a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, and fungi.

Feb 19, 2024
The Fascinating Microbiome Connection in Twins: Unveiling the Secrets of Genetic and Environmental Influence
It is widely accepted that every individual’s microbiome is unique, influenced by factors such as sex, age, physical health, lifestyle...

Feb 6, 2024
How Much Do We Know About the Oral Microbiome?
Understanding the oral microbiome in health and disease is essential as it will give further directions to explore the...

Feb 6, 2024
What Do We Know About the Vaginal Microbiome?
When it comes to the personal care industry for intimate female care products, there is still a lot to be explored.

Feb 6, 2024
The Benefits of Understanding the Baby Microbiome
How important is it to understand the baby's microbiome?

Nov 24, 2023
Topical Steroid Withdrawal & the Skin Microbiome
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can affect the quality of life of individuals, and the fact that there is currently no cure means that this

Nov 22, 2023
Retinoids & the Skin Microbiome
Retinoids refer to a variety of topical vitamin A-based products used on the skin, they are used to treat mild acne and as a preventative me

Nov 22, 2023
Benzoyl Peroxide & the Skin Microbiome
Abstract Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is well known to be used for people that have acne. Although the effect of this drug in reducing acne is...
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