Human skin forms a protective barrier against the external environment and is our first line of
defense against toxic, solar, and pathogenic insults. Our skin also defines our outward …

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology has advanced our understanding of the
human microbiome by allowing for the discovery and characterization of unculturable …

Human skin is the largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against environmental
factors. The human microbiota is defined as the total microbial community that coexists in the …

Our skin is the largest organ of the body, serving as an important barrier against the harsh
extrinsic environment. Alongside preventing desiccation, chemical damage and …

Candida auris and Candida albicans can result in invasive fungal diseases. And yet, these
species can stably and asymptomatically colonize human skin and gastrointestinal tracts. To …

Males and females exhibit profound differences in immune responses and disease
susceptibility. However, the factors responsible for sex differences in tissue immunity remain …

Highlights•The fungal mycobiome on the skin is shaped by skin physiology and
age.•Disruption of fungal–bacterial network is associated with dermatological …

Our skin has a unique barrier function, which is imperative for the body's protection against
external pathogens and environmental insults. Although interacting closely and sharing …

The homeostasis of the skin microbiome can be disrupted by both extrinsic and intrinsic
factors, leading to a state of dysbiosis. This imbalance has been observed at the onset of …

Biological particles, along with inorganic gaseous and particulate pollutants, constitute an
ever-present component of the atmosphere and surfaces. Among these particles are fungal …