The coagulase-negative bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis is a member of the human
skin microbiota. S. epidermidis is not merely a passive resident on skin but actively primes …

Functioning as the exterior interface of the human body with the environment, skin acts as a
physical barrier to prevent the invasion of foreign pathogens while providing a home to the …

INTRODUCTION The microbiota promotes the maturation and homeostasis of the immune
system, in part through the release of microbial products. Early-life microbial colonization …

The heterogeneous course, severity, and treatment responses among patients with atopic
dermatitis (AD; eczema) highlight the complexity of this multifactorial disease. Prior studies …

Mammalian barrier surfaces are constitutively colonized by numerous microorganisms. We
explored how the microbiota was sensed by the immune system and the defining properties …

Author summary Our skin is our first line of defense against environmental and pathogenic
challenges. It is densely populated by a flora of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that normally …

Biogeography and individuality shape the structural and functional composition of the
human skin microbiome. To explore these factors' contribution to skin microbial community …

INTRODUCTION Barrier tissues are constitutive targets of environmental stressors and are
home to a highly diverse microbiota. When the immune system encounters these …

The skin represents the primary interface between the host and the environment. This organ
is also home to trillions of microorganisms that play an important role in tissue homeostasis …

Background Progress in contemporary medicine is associated with an increasing number of
immunocompromised individuals. In this vulnerable group, the underlying disease together …