Microbiome

A comprehensive study across different life stages unveils new insights into the roles of the skin microbiome and lipidome in impacting skin health.

Advanced DNA sequencing technologies reveal little trace of native microbial communities in healthy human blood, challenging recent claims to the contrary.

Researchers discover key differences in the skin’s natural flora between healthy adults and those with genetic dry skin diseases.

A*STAR researchers uncover how bacteria and the immune system generate alarm behavior in fish.

A*STAR scientists have devised an algorithm for accurately assembling genomes, paving the way for in-depth analysis of microbial communities in the human gut.

Recent progress in our understanding of Malassezia fungi is helping to unlock the secrets of their role in human health and disease.

A review by A*STAR researchers highlights the need to better understand the role of the skin microbiota in acne development.

When parts of a bacteria’s cell wall enter into circulation, its host experiences more severe autoimmune reactions.

Gut bacteria in fruit flies do not have a major influence on behavior

The effect of gut microbes
on the mouse brain depends on both sex and stage of development

The
effect of gut bacteria on specific immune cells is behind persistent liver
inflammation in chronic viral hepatitis

The mix of microbes living in the bile duct could play a role in a rare but lethal form of cancer