Abstract Background Psoriasis impacts 1–3% of the world's population and is characterized
by hyper-proliferation of keratinocytes and increased inflammation. At the molecular level …

The human skin microbiome has important roles in skin health and disease. However,
bacterial population structure and diversity at the strain level is poorly understood. We …

Human milk has been traditionally considered sterile; however, recent studies have shown
that it represents a continuous supply of commensal, mutualistic and/or potentially probiotic …

The microbiome is vital for immune system development and homeostasis. Changes in
microbial composition and function, termed dysbiosis, in the skin and the gut have recently …

Motivation: The human microbiome plays an important role in human disease and health.
Identification of factors that affect the microbiome composition can provide insights into …

Upon delivery, the neonate is exposed for the first time to a wide array of microbes from a
variety of sources, including maternal bacteria. Although prior studies have suggested that …

The ongoing revolution in high-throughput sequencing continues to democratize the ability
of small groups of investigators to map the microbial component of the biosphere. In …

Background: As the population grows older, the incidence and prevalence of conditions that
lead to a predisposition for poor wound healing also increase. Ultimately, this increase in …

The skin is a complex barrier organ made of a symbiotic relationship between microbial
communities and host tissue via complex signals provided by the innate and the adaptive …

Curcumin is a compound isolated from turmeric, a plant known for its medicinal use.
Recently, there is a growing interest in the medical community in identifying novel, low-cost …