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May 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have a different skin microbiome compared to healthy people.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair follicles in mice help detect and respond to germs.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” All adults have Demodex mites, which vary by region.
November 2024 in “DELOS Desarrollo Local Sostenible” Thunbergia grandiflora and Russelia equisetiformis help each other grow by changing their shapes.
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July 2008 in “PROTEOMICS” A new model helps study acne and test treatments.
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September 2023 in “Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry” Bacterial communities on scalp hair are unique to each person but consistent across different scalp sites.
Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
December 2024 in “Medicine” Gut bacteria may affect hair loss risk.
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June 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Paneth cells help support stem cells and aid tissue regeneration after injury.
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July 2015 in “Biochemical Systematics and Ecology” Different types of Armillaria fungus have a high genetic variety when partnering with Polyporus umbellatus mushrooms in China.
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May 2017 in “Cell metabolism” Paneth cells and intestinal stem cells work together metabolically for stem cell function and regeneration.
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.
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May 2018 in “Plant Soil and Environment” AMF inoculation boosts tea plant growth and nutrient absorption.
December 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Improving cage hygiene and sanitation is crucial to prevent colisepticemia in chickens.
October 2025 in “Journal of Biota” SCOBY kombucha gel speeds up wound healing, especially at 12% concentration.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A compromised gut may trigger the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia Areata.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain gut bacteria may cause alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
January 2023 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Local antibiotic therapy can effectively treat root canal infections.
January 2013 in “Hunan Agricultural Sciences” Lactobacillus reuteri and Bacillus natto can replace antibiotics to improve piglet health and growth.
November 2004 in “Emergency Medicine News” CA-MRSA is a growing health issue needing new treatments and better hygiene to prevent spread.
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April 2020 in “Intestinal Research” FMT for ulcerative colitis may also help with weight loss, hair loss, arthritis, and allergies.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants” Nonbullous impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children, often needing treatment to prevent complications.