The Microbes Upon Us: How the Cutaneous Microbiome Promotes Skin Health

Microbiome (Audio)

Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the superpowers the microbiome holds.In this program, Dr. Tiffany Scharschmidt discusses skin physiology, what factors shape the skin microbiome and skin health, and the role of the microbiome in skin disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38133]