3-D human skin maps aid study of relationships between molecules, microbes and environment

Monday, March 30, 2015 - 21:00 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have produced 3-D maps of molecular and microbial variations across the body. These maps provide a baseline for studies of the interplay between the molecules that make up our skin, our microbiomes, our personal hygiene routines and other environmental factors. The study may help further our understanding of the skin's role in human health and disease.

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