Common human skin bacteria could protect against cancer, say researchers

Staphylococcusepidermidismay help to protect against skin cancer, and could lead to preventive treatments, scientists revealA type of bacteria commonly found on human skin produces a substance that may help protect againstskin cancer, researchers have revealed.The scientists say the surprise discovery regarding a strain ofStaphylococcus epidermidishighlights the importance of the community microbes found on and in the body in preventing disease.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 28, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Microbiology Skin cancer Health Society Cancer research Medical research Science Source Type: news