Sci Rep December 2016 PMID 28000755

The balance of metagenomic elements shapes the skin microbiome in acne and health.

Emma Barnard, Baochen Shi, Dezhi Kang, Noah Craft, Huiying Li

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect broad agreement and curiosity about how microbial composition affects skin health, with users emphasizing the significance of the research by describing it as a 'breakthrough' and discussing future possibilities like probiotics. The tone varies from supportive to analytical, showing both interest and some engagement with the scientific implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express general agreement with the findings, highlighting the importance of microbial balance in skin health.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high interest level, with many noting the relevance to skincare and potential treatment innovations.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several users delve into technical details or comment on the potential applications, indicating moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest these findings could influence future research and skincare practices, but the overall impact remains aspirational at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigates how the balance of different microorganisms on the skin influences acne development and health, emphasizing the protective roles of normal bacteria (commensals) rather than just harmful ones.
  • Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to find that healthy skin has more beneficial bacteria like Propionibacterium acnes phages, while acne-affected skin shows more diverse and virulent strains with fewer beneficial genes.
  • They developed a predictive model based on these microbial profiles that accurately distinguishes between healthy and acne-affected skin, suggesting new treatments like probiotics and phages to restore microbial balance and improve skin health.

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Author Correction: The balance of metagenomic elements shapes the skin microbiome in acne and health. https://t.co/Hx2lUhbSfv

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Author Correction: The balance of metagenomic elements shapes the skin microbiome in acne and health. https://t.co/Hx2lUhbSfv

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